Posted September 13, 2013
Bishop Daniel Thomas blessed the students of St. Andrew School, Drexel Hill, and dedicated two renovated school buildings Sept. 11. (Photos by Steve Litz)
Bishop Daniel Thomas leads the blessing rite for students and staff of St. Andrew School, Drexel Hill, as he dedicates the primary building the Father Joseph McShain Building on Sept. 11.
St. Andrew’s students pray during the dedication ceremonies for two school buildings on the parish campus.
Bishop Thomas accepts the offertory gifts from students at St. Andrew Church Sept. 11 to formally begin the new school year.
Bishop Thomas leads a blessing at St. Andrew School, Drexel Hill, Sept. 11
St. Andrew’s students enjoy the excitement of Bishop Thomas’ visit during an atypical school day.
A bronze statue was installed by the main doors to welcome students and staff of St. Andrew School.
Bishop Thomas poses with Msgr. Albin Grous (near right) along with altar servers from St. Andrew School.
Bishop Daniel Thomas blesses the upper school of St. Andrew’s, which he dedicated the Father John Hughes Building after the parish’s second pastor.
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