This time last week I was Philadelphia bound to see and hear Pope Francis speak at Independence Hall and the outdoor Mass on the Ben Franklin Parkway. Here is a summary in text, pictures and video of what I experienced the day of the outdoor Mass.
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As I mentioned, I’m in Philly this weekend attending the papal events and documenting them as a Digital Diplomat/ Social Media Media Volunteer for the World Meeting of Families. Here’s a diary of my trip so far.
Look closely at the footage of the Pope’s visit to Washington, DC and you might spot a few Lourdes members. Specifically our new choir director Kenneth Louis and members Kathy Farrell and Beatice Soskin were there to be part of the choirs singing for the Mass presided by Pope Francis for the canonization of Junipero…
On Friday,September 26, I head to Philadelphia to see Pope Francis and I’d like to take you with me. You can travel the pilgrimage with me through this blog and my social media handles. I will be posting photos, videos and updates on this blog when I can. You can also follow me through Twitter…
I invite you to the Simon’s Call Ice Cream Social this weekend of August 22 and 23. I want to see you to say goodbye and thank you for the 30 plus years I have ministered at Our Lady of Lourdes parish. I am moving to our motherhouse in a few weeks.
August 6th marks the 50th anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The Our Lady of Lourdes family has been invited to a few events in the area to commemorate this milestone. The shortlist below. Nonviolence 365: Voter Registration, Education and Responsibility Drive August 6 from 10 a.m.- 4…
Want to be present for Pope Francis’ Apostolic visit to the United States? Here is his updated schedule and travel options for pilgrims.
It gives us great pleasure to welcome Samantha Smith as our Teen Ministry Coordinator. Samantha will be responsible for the religious education of Lourdes’ high schoolers.
It gives me great joy to inform you that our new Director of Liturgy and Music is Mr. Kenneth W. Louis!
We are pleased with the caliber of professionals who interviewed for the Director of Liturgy and Music position. The process continues and we hope that it will be wrapped up soon.