Press Releases
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Statement from the World Meeting of Families Celebrating Labor Day
The following statement is from Donna Crilley Farrell, Executive Director of the World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 in celebration of Labor Day
World Meeting of Families—Philadelphia 2015 Confirms Papal Parades for the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on September 26 & 27
The World Meeting of Families –Philadelphia 2015 today confirmed two papal parades with Pope Francis on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The first parade, which will take the Holy Father from Eakins Oval to/around City Hall, will be prior to the Festival of Families on Saturday, September 26th and will allow all gathered on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and beyond to see the Holy Father up close.
Mary, Undoer of Knots Grotto Honoring Pope Francis Will Be Dedicated Today Outside Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Project HOME has commissioned a public art installation inspired by one of Pope Francis’ favorite religious images, Mary, Undoer of Knots. It will be dedicated today at 11 a.m. outside the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
Follow-Up Statement Regarding Access to Papal Events in Philadelphia
In follow-up to the press release issued earlier today by the World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015:
Eighty-five percent of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway is open to the public.