Posted January 22, 2020

The Northeast Philadelphia Parish welcomed Archbishop Charles Chaput on Sunday, Jan. 19 as he celebrated its centenary with a Mass, joined by concelebrating priests and an upper and lower church packed with the faithful. Read all about the parish’s history and current embrace of cultural diversity, here. (photos by Sarah Webb)

  • Archbishop Charles Chaput accepts a gift as he celebrates the 100th anniversary Mass for St. William Parish, Philadelphia, on Sunday, Jan. 19. (Photo by Sarah Webb)

  • A young parishioner of St. William in Northeast Philadelphia joins in the parish’s 100th anniversary celebration Jan. 19. (Photo by Sarah Webb)

  • Archbishop Charles Chaput preaches to a packed St. William Church during the parish’s 100th anniversary Mass Jan. 19. (Sarah Webb)