Posted September 29, 2016

Abbey Faith and Music Festival drew thousands of teenagers, young adults and parents from across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to the grounds of Daylesford Abbey in Paoli for a big party including games, food and some of the biggest names in Christian pop music all day and evening on Saturday, Sept. 24, and ending at night with a candlelight period of eucharistic adoration and benediction. Along with the photos below, watch our video of the event here. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • The Josh Blakesley Band

  • Jeff Cavins presents the first annual Emerging Artist Award to the Aly Aleigha Band, sponsored by Relevant Radio and AbbeyFest.

  • Jeff Cavins offers his keynote talk to participants at AbbeyFest.

  • Jeff Cavins speaks to the youth about being disciples of Christ.

  • Dave Frey of Sidewalk Prophets

  • The Christian rock band Sidewalk Prophets performs at last year’s AbbeyFest music festival at Daylesford Abbey in Paoli. (Sarah Webb)

  • Dave Frey of Sidewalk Prophets comes down into the crowd to sing with the people.

  • Sidewalk Prophets wow the crowd at AbbeyFest.

  • Sidewalk Prophets perform to a crowd of thousands.

  • Dave Frey performs with Sidewalk Prophets during Abbey Faith and Music Festival.

  • Renee Agsten from St. Elizabeth Parish in Upper Uwchlan.

  • Abbot Richard Antonucci, O. Praem., exposes the Blessed Sacrament on the altar.

  • Norbertine Abbot Richard Antonucci leads exposition and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at AbbeyFest, along with Auxiliary Bishop Michael Fitzgerald (right).

  • Abbot Richard Antonucci prays before the Eucharist during adoration which closed the festival.