The interior of Old St. Joseph’s Church (Photo by B. Krist for Visit Philadelphia)

Posted February 12, 2018

Old St. Joseph’s, the oldest Catholic Church in Philadelphia founded in 1733 by the Jesuits, will offer Lenten Choral Vespers on Sunday, Feb. 24 at 4 p.m.

This solemn prayer service will include readings and choral accompaniment by the Schola Cantorum and Liturgical Choir. 

In addition to the singing of the antiphons and  Psalms,  the  Schola  Cantorum  will present  choral  music  by  Howells and Berger. Organ music will include Barber’s “Adagio for Strings.”

All are welcome to attend. Old St. Joseph’s Catholic Church is located at 321 Willings Alley in Philadelphia.