Posted October 19, 2018
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia marked Hispanic Heritage Month with the celebration of its 13th annual Hispanic Heritage Mass, celebrated Oct. 6 at St. Peter the Apostle Church in North Philadelphia. Auxiliary Bishop Edward Deliman was the main celebrant and homilist.
Hundreds of area Latino Catholics — many dressed in traditional costume — attended the Mass, which was preceded by a formation retreat led by Redemptorist Father Reverend Bruce Lewandowski. Liturgical composers Damaris Thillet and Angel Correa also led a session on the new edition of the Roman Missal.
The Mass, retreat and workshop were sponsored by the archdiocesan Office for Hispanic Catholics. (Photos by Sarah Webb)
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Daniel Hernandez Jr. enjoys participating in the Hispanic Heritage Mass with his family.
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Liturgical composer, singer and conductor Damaris Thillet directs the archdiocesan Coro Hispano at the 13th annual Hispanic Heritage Mass, Oct. 6.
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St. Peter the Apostle Church, Philadelphia, hosted the 13th annual Mass.
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Auxiliary Bishop Edward Deliman distributes holy Communion at the 13th annual Hispanic Heritage Mass, Oct. 6.
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Oneiris Fana, a member of Visitation Parish in Philadelphia, prays during Mass.
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Redemptorist Father Bruce Lewandowski (right) distributes the Eucharist at the Hispanic Heritage Mass Oct. 6, 2018. He will be ordained a bishop and serve as an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Baltimore Aug. 18. (Photo by Sarah Webb)
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Patricia Rodriguez receives a certificate of commendation from Bishop Deliman after Mass.
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Bucks County resident Jorge Fernandez, right, proudly stands with the flag of his homeland, Cuba.
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Alexander Danchak, a junior at La Salle High School, speaks with Bishop Deliman after Mass.
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