Posted January 8, 2015
St. Peter the Apostle Church, home to the Redemptorist Fathers and the Shrine of St. John Neumann — himself a priest of the congregation and the eighth bishop of Philadelphia — hosted the saint’s feast day Mass on Monday, Jan. 6. The celebration also included the blessing of a new atrium for small ceremonies and other events at the church. Read full coverage here. (Photos by Sarah Webb)
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Worshipers pray at the tomb of St. John Neumann.
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Worshipers light a votive candle before a mosaic of the saint at St. Peter’s.
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Praying at St. John’s tomb are, from left, Redemptorist Father Kevin Moley, Archbishop Edward Gilbert and Bishop John McIntyre.
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The combined choirs of St. Nicholas of Tolentine and and St. Peter the Apostle sing during the Mass.
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Second grader Nadia Russell of St. Peter School sings a hymn during Mass.
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Kathleen Evangelista, left, and Dolores Zambito participate in the Mass.
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Mia Espinoza rests in the arms of her father Rodolfo.
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Bishop McIntyre preaches the homily at St. Peter the Apostle Church, located at Fifth Street and Girard Avenue in Philadelphia.
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Hipolita Vega, right, prays at the Mass using her worship aid booklet.
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Bishop McIntyre incenses the altar during the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
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Redemptorist Father Kevin Moley (left) and Redemptorist Father Alfred Bradley (right), who is pastor of St. Peter Parish, concelebrate the Mass with Bishop McIntyre.
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Neapoleon Armenio kisses his wife Leonor on the forehead as a sign of peace.
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Bishop McIntyre holds a portrait of St. John Neumann.
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People gather for the blessing of the new atrium at St. Peter’s.
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Bishop John McIntyre reads a prayer and blesses the atrium.
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Bishop John McIntyre sprinkles holy water to bless the new atrium and everyone in it.
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Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter speaks during the blessing ceremony about St. John Neumann, the World Meeting of Families and the coming visit to Philadelphia by Pope Francis.
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