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September 13, 2015

Life-size Marble Casting of Michelangelo’s Pietà Will Be On Display at World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015

This famous work of art depicts the body of Jesus on the lap of his mother Mary after the crucifixion.

September 11, 2015

Mass for Persons with Disabilities to be Celebrated During World Meeting of Families

This year’s Mass is hosted by the Office for Persons with Disabilities and the Deaf Apostolate along with National Catholic Organizations who serve the needs of persons with disabilities and the Deaf community.

September 10, 2015

Letter of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. to the Jewish Community at Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

I would like to take this occasion, along with the clergy and parishioners of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, to express our prayerful solidarity with the Jewish community, as you observe the holydays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

September 9, 2015

World Meeting of Families—Philadelphia 2015 Provides Update on Tickets for the Papal Mass

10,000 tickets were made available online for this event beginning today at 8:00 p.m. EST.
Tickets were available on a first come, first served basis and individuals were limited to four (4) tickets per person. There was absolutely no cost associated with these tickets.

September 9, 2015

World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 and Aramark Announce Grand Opening of Official WMOF Retail Pop-Up Shop

Located at street level of the Aramark Tower in Philadelphia, the pop-up shop is the first location to sell officially licensed and branded World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 merchandise.

September 9, 2015

World Meeting of Families—Philadelphia 2015 Provides Update on Tickets for the Festival of Families

As noted previously 10,000 tickets will be made available for the Papal Mass beginning today, Wednesday, September 9, at 8:00 p.m. EST.

September 8, 2015

World Meeting of Families—Philadelphia 2015 Update Regarding Public Access to Tickets for Papal Events: The Festival of Families and Mass on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway

10,000 tickets will be made available for the Festival of Families beginning Wednesday, September 9, at 4:00 p.m. EST.

September 8, 2015

Statement from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Regarding the Annulment Process

In the Catholic tradition marriage has always been a permanent and loving bond between one man and one woman. Marriage is the genesis of the family—an intimate community of faith and love which reflects the love of Christ and serves as the building block of society.

September 8, 2015

World Meeting of Families—Philadelphia 2015 Provides Update on Tickets for Pope Francis’ Remarks at Independence Hall

10,000 tickets were made available online for this event beginning today at 12:00 p.m. EST. Tickets were available on a first come, first served basis and individuals were limited to four (4) tickets per person. There was absolutely no cost associated with these tickets.

September 8, 2015

World Meeting of Families—Philadelphia 2015 Announces Performers for Independence Hall, including The Philly POPS® Festival Brass Heralding Pope Francis’ Arrival

The World Meeting of Families –Philadelphia 2015 today announced that The Philly POPS Festival Brass will perform “Fanfare for the Common Man,” as Pope Francis arrives on stage at Independence Hall for his highly anticipated address on immigration and religious liberty on Saturday, September 26.