Posted September 17, 2019

Many of the consecrated women and men religious in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia came together for the annual religious jubilarians’ Mass Sept. 15 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia, to celebrate prayerfully their many years of ministry in the church. Archbishop Charles Chaput was the main celebrant for the Mass, and Auxiliary Bishop Michael Fitzgerald concelebrated. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • Sister Gertrude Borres, R.A., sings a hymn during the Mass.

  • Sisters bring up the offertory gifts at Mass.

  • Sister Loretto Mapa, R.A., receives holy Communion from Bishop Michael Fitzgerald, who was main celebrant for the annual religious jubilarians’ Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.