Posted September 30, 2016

The residential program for children with intellectual and physical disabilities, based in Rosemont, celebrated its centennial with a Mass celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop John McIntyre Sunday, Sept. 25 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. The home began in West Philadelphia in 1916 to care for child victims of polio. Today the Catholic Social Services-run facility continues that mission for young people in fragile health who, through the staff and dedicated volunteers, receive 24/7 care. Read more about the Mass and other activities on Respect Life Sunday, here. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • Residents and employees of St. Edmond’s Home for Children served as greeters for the 100th anniversary Mass.

  • Nikki is one of several residents who brought up the offertory gifts during the Mass.

  • Servant of Charity Father Dennis Weber distributes holy Communion.

  • David Stanley and his daughter Rebekah pray together at the Mass.

  • Bishop John McIntyre is presented with a spiritual bouquet from St. Edmond’s residents and staff.

  • Bishop John McIntyre shows the spiritual bouquet presented to him by the residents and staff of St. Edmond’s, which is made up of pictures, handprints and footprints of the residents.