Posted October 24, 2017

The parish in the Tacony section of Northeast Philadelphia celebrated its 100th anniversary, welcoming current and former parishioners for Mass Oct. 22 celebrated by Bishop Joseph Cistone, a priest son of the parish and current Bishop of Saginaw. Read the rich history of the parish and how it is thriving in a century of continued change, here. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • Cousins Ralph Cintino and Lucy DiDonato greet each other with a smile.

  • Stephanie Nagele prays before Mass.

  • The congregation prays the prayer of Our Lady of Consolation before the start of Mass.

  • Bishop Joseph Cistone processes to the altar at the start of Mass. The Bishop of Saginaw is a priest son of Our Lady of Consolation Parish.

  • Bill Wertheimer and Kate Farrell were among those who attended the Mass for Our Lady of Consolation’s 100th anniversary.

  • Father Joseph Farrell (left), pastor, and Bishop Joseph Cistone, a son of the parish, recite a prayer at Mass.

  • Father Francis Sariego, O.F.M. Cap., a son of the parish, preaches the homily at Our Lady of Consolation’s 100th anniversary Mass.

  • Bishop Joseph Cistone listens to the homily.