Saint John the Evangelist Church to Hold Annual Memorial Mass Honoring Firefighters Who Have Died in Line of Duty

Saint John the Evangelist Parish in Center City Philadelphia will celebrate its Annual Memorial Mass to honor the four firefighters who lost their lives battling a fire that burned down Saint John Church on February 16, 1899.

All people of good will are invited to participate in the Mass to remember all firefighters who have died in the line of duty.

Saturday, February 18, 2023
10:00 a.m.
Saint John the Evangelist Church
21 South 13^th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Reverend Thomas Betz, O.F.M. Cap., Pastor of Saint John the Evangelist Church, will be the principal celebrant and homilist for the Memorial Mass. He will be joined by Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, Philadelphia Councilman Mark Squilla, and members of the Philadelphia Fire Department.

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Editor’s Note: For more information on the Mass, please contact Father Thomas Betz at 215-563-4145.

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Contact: Katie Rogers
Communications Assistant
215-587-3747 (office)