Posted September 13, 2018

The Delaware County parish celebrated 150 years with a Mass Sept. 8. About 5,400 families call it their spiritual home, which is led by Father Edward Bell, pastor. See scenes from the anniversary Mass celebrated by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput. Read all about Nativity Parish’s history and present life here. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • Families gather for worship Sunday morning, Sept. 8 at the 150th anniversary Mass for Nativity B.V.M. Parish, Media.

  • Parishioners and clergy gather for worship on Saturday evening, Sept. 8, for the 150th anniversary Mass of Nativity B.V.M. Parish. Archbishop Charles J. Chaput was the main celebrant of the Mass. (Photo by Sarah Webb)

  • Father Edward Bell, pastor, concelebrates Mass with Archbishop Charles Chaput for Nativity B.V.M. Parish’s anniversary.

  • Parishioners offer one another a sign of peace during Mass.

  • Father Edward Bell, pastor of Nativity B.V.M. Parish, distributes holy Communion.

  • Jennifer Weinhardt is happy to take a selfie photo with Archbishop Charles Chaput after the anniversary Mass at Nativity B.V.M. Church in Media.

  • A recently installed mural by noted local artist Neilson Carlin adorns a building at Nativity B.V.M. Parish, Media.