Posted September 27, 2018

A Mass of thanksgiving was celebrated Sept. 23 at St. Albert the Great Church, Huntingdon Valley, in honor of Mother Alphonse Maria Eppinger, founder of the Sisters of the Redeemer.

The 19th century nun and founder of the Sisters of the Redeemer order was beatified by Pope Francis earlier this month. He attributed a healing miracle that took place on May 29, 1955 to her intercession. Read about her life, her mission and the work of her sisters today in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, here. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • The Sisters of the Divine Redeemer, American Region, were guests of the Mass.

  • Praying along during Mass are, from left, Sisters Dorothy Rose Prahinski, Ursulina Keller and Mary Alphonse Hamel.

  • Auxiliary Bishop Michael Fitzgerald receives the offertory gifts from the supporters of the sisters.

  • Lisa Mehalick (center), director of the Redeemer Ministry Corps, and Jackie Hutchinson, Redeemer Ministry Corps volunteer, pray during the Mass of Thanksgiving for Blessed Alphonse Maria Eppinger.

  • Sister Janet Wingert distributes the Blood of Christ.

  • Father Timothy Judge, chaplain of Holy Redeemer Healthcare System, distributes holy Communion.

  • Members of the Redeemer Ministry Corps and Redeemer Associates lead the procession after a Mass of Thanksgiving for the beatification of the order’s founder, Blessed Alphonse Maria Eppinger, Sept. 23 at St. Albert the Great Church, Huntingdon Valley. (Sarah Webb)

  • Preists who have worked with the Sisters of the Redeemer through the years concelebrated the Mass of thanksgiving for Blessed Alphonse Maria Eppinger.

  • Sister Anne Marie Dolan thanks guests while recessing out of Mass.