Archdiocese of Philadelphia celebrates the Mass of Hispanic inheritance during the Jubileo de la Esperanza

On Saturday, October 4, the Hispanic Catholic Community of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (United States) met to celebrate the Mass of Hispanic inheritance, an annual tradition that this year coincided with the Jubileo de la Esperanza.

The day, which took place in the Parish Hall of San Pedro El Apostle, congregated faithful, priests and religious of 37 parishes and three communities.

The Archbishop of Philadelphia, Mons. Nelson Pérez, presided over the Eucharistic celebration accompanied by bishops Edward Deliman, Christopher R. Cooke and Efren V. Esmilla in the Basilica Cathedral of San Pedro and San Pablo. From the morning, attendees participated in a program that included moments of prayer, catechesis on the jubilee year, a pilgrimage, Eucharistic worship and confessions.

“It filled me with great joy to see so many priests, religious consecrated and laity of our Hispanic apostolate gathered for this beautiful Eucharistic celebration,” said Mons. Pérez In your X accounthighlighting the unity and cultural diversity of the participants.

Every year, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia celebrates this Mass in October to honor the contributions and spiritual wealth of Hispanic Catholics who are part of the five counties that make up the Archdiocese.

The Archbishop also thanked the office for Hispanic Catholics, organizer of the event, as well as the Hispanic coral of Philadelphia, which offered liturgical music during the Mass. “It was a beautiful day to honor our faith, culture and unity in this jubilee of hope,” added the prelate.

The faithful were invited to attend dresses with their typical costumes and carry the flags of their countries as a sign of identity and communion. In addition, non -perishable products were collected during the day that were donated for those most in need of the Visitation Community Center.