Posted October 8, 2019

Catholics who claim one of 21 African nations as their ancestral homeland gathered Oct. 6 at St. Raymond Church in Philadelphia for the annual African Heritage Mass, followed by a shared meal of traditional dishes. Read full coverage here in Local News. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • Many participants at the Africa Heritage Mass wore a picture of their favorite saint, in this case St. John Paul.

  • Father Christopher Walsh, pastor of St. Raymond Parish, preaches to the congregation.

  • Worshipers at the African Heritage Mass praise God in the liturgy Sunday, Oct. 6 at St. Raymond Church in Philadelphia.

  • (Photo by Sarah Webb)

  • Father Christopher Walsh, along with concelebrating priests, consecrates the holy Eucharist.