Posted January 23, 2018

Hundreds of Hispanic Catholic leaders from across the Philadelphia Archdiocese gathered for a day-long planning session in the V Encuentro process, and Archbishop Charles Chaput celebrated Mass with them on Saturday, Jan. 20 at St. Peter the Apostle Church, Philadelphia. Read all about the meeting and the V Encuentro process in the archdiocese here. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • Deacon Jose Lozada of St. Veronica Parish in Philadelphia prays during the Mass Jan. 20 at St. Peter the Apostle Church, Philadelphia.

  • Archbishop Charles Chaput preaches the homily during Mass for participants at the V Encuentro day Jan. 20.

  • At left, Francisco Candido of Visitation B.V.M. Parish in Philadelphia prays with other Hispanic leaders at a day-long session for local participants of the V Encuentro process Jan. 20 at St. Peter the Apostle church, Philadelphia.

  • Auxiliary Bishop Edward Deliman receives the offertory gifts at Mass.