Posted May 14, 2019

The Bucks County parish celebrated its 100th anniversary with Mass on Sunday, May 5 led by Archbishop Charles Chaput, parish pastor Father John Schiele and invited priests, along with the faithful of the parish. Read all about the parish’s growth over the years and how the Catholic faith there remains strong. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • The parish choir of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart sings in front of one of the unique features of the church: one of two large clear-glass windows that offer views of the natural landscape of trees and rolling fields of Upper Bucks County.

  • As Archbishop Charles Chaput and Father John Schiele, pastor of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, watch, Deacon Vincent Ceneviva incenses the Book of Gospels before proclaiming the Gospel reading.

  • Josephine Mason and her grandfather Jack Bergan read along during the Gospel.

  • Parishioners and guests fill Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church in Hilltown to celebrate the parish’s 100th anniversary and welcome Archbishop Charles Chaput, who was main celebrant for the Mass on May 5.

  • Linda Hayes offers a sign of peace during the Mass.

  • Archbishop Charles Chaput consecrates the Eucharist during the 100th anniversary Mass at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church.

  • Parishioner Lori Nichol prays.

  • The choir leads the congregation in song during the Mass.

  • Father John Schiele distributes holy Communion.

  • The bell choir offers a meditation song during Mass.

  • Archbishop Chaput greets parishioners after Mass.

  • Parishioners chat with pastor emeritus Father John McBride.

  • Archbishop Chaput greets parishioners after Mass beneath an image of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, the patron of the century-old parish.