Most Reverend Keith J. Chylinski, the Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia who oversees Catholic education as part of his pastoral and administrative responsibilities in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will visit Lansdale Catholic High School (LC) in Lansdale (Montgomery County) and celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass for the school community.
Natalie Oliveri ’26, LC’s Student Body President, and members of the school’s Student Ambassadors, will greet Bishop Chylinski upon his arrival.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
9:30 a.m.
Lansdale Catholic High School – Gymnasium
700 Lansdale Avenue
Lansdale, PA 19446
Members of LC’s School Ministry Team will serve as readers and provide music during Mass.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten journey for Catholics. The ashes form a tangible symbol of the call for Catholics to repent and deepen their relationship with Christ through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in the Season of Lent. Those practices are central to the observance of Lent in preparation for the celebration of the Sacred Paschal Triduum.
Following Mass, Bishop Chylinski will have the opportunity to meet students and tour LC.
About Lansdale Catholic High School
Lansdale Catholic High School’s mission is inspired by the Gospel of Christ, and in the spirit of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, instills academic independence, principled citizenship, and a strong commitment to community through “little things done out of love”. For additional information about Lansdale Catholic High School, please visit lansdalecatholic.com/
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Editor’s Note: For information about Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, please visit aopcatholicschools.org/.
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