Posted October 19, 2018

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia marked Hispanic Heritage Month with the celebration of its 13th annual Hispanic Heritage Mass, celebrated Oct. 6 at St. Peter the Apostle Church in North Philadelphia. Auxiliary Bishop Edward Deliman was the main celebrant and homilist.

Hundreds of area Latino Catholics — many dressed in traditional costume — attended the Mass, which was preceded by a formation retreat led by Redemptorist Father Reverend Bruce Lewandowski. Liturgical composers Damaris Thillet and Angel Correa also led a session on the new edition of the Roman Missal.

The Mass, retreat and workshop were sponsored by the archdiocesan Office for Hispanic Catholics. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • Daniel Hernandez Jr. enjoys participating in the Hispanic Heritage Mass with his family.

  • Liturgical composer, singer and conductor Damaris Thillet directs the archdiocesan Coro Hispano at the 13th annual Hispanic Heritage Mass, Oct. 6.

  • St. Peter the Apostle Church, Philadelphia, hosted the 13th annual Mass.

  • Auxiliary Bishop Edward Deliman distributes holy Communion at the 13th annual Hispanic Heritage Mass, Oct. 6.

  • Victor Manuel

  • Oneiris Fana, a member of Visitation Parish in Philadelphia, prays during Mass.

  • Redemptorist Father Bruce Lewandowski (right) distributes the Eucharist at the Hispanic Heritage Mass Oct. 6, 2018. He will be ordained a bishop and serve as an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Baltimore Aug. 18. (Photo by Sarah Webb)

  • Patricia Rodriguez receives a certificate of commendation from Bishop Deliman after Mass.

  • Bucks County resident Jorge Fernandez, right, proudly stands with the flag of his homeland, Cuba.

  • Alexander Danchak, a junior at La Salle High School, speaks with Bishop Deliman after Mass.