Posted March 21, 2017

Approximately 200 faithful from across the Archdiocese of Philadelp[hia came to the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul on Sunday, March 19 to pray in the “Justice for Immigrants and Refugees” prayer service. Archbishop Charles Chaput led the afternoon Liturgy of the Word, during which he preached about immigration reform in the United States — see full coverage here. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • Father John Newns (front, center) poses with a group of his parishioners from St. Ann Parish, Phoenixville, by the shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. Many of the parishioners are new arrivals from Guatemala and Mexico.

  • Archbishop Charles Chaput preaches the homily during the “Justice for Immigrants and Refugees” Liturgy of the Word on Sunday, March 19 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.

  • As Archbishop Charles Chaput preaches during the liturgy for immigrants and refugees March 19 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Father Thomas Viviano translates the homily for Spanish-speaking participants. (Sarah Webb)

  • Juan Diaz and his son Karol from St. Rocco Parish, Avondale, pray at the prayer service for immigration. (Sarah Webb)

  • Jose Marroquin and his son Jose Jr. traveled to the cathedral from St. Rocco Parish in rural Avondale, Chester County, to attend the March 19 prayer service. (Sarah Webb)