St. Helena, Philadelphia, Celebrates 100th Anniversary

By CatholicPhilly Staff • Posted September 18, 2024

The Philadelphia parish celebrated the closing of its 100th year on Sept. 15 with a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Nelson Pérez who was joined by pastor Msgr. Joseph Trinh along with clergy and faithful of the parish. The theme of the parish’s milestone anniversary was “From Many Lands United in One Faith.” St. Helena Church is located at 6161 N. 5th Street in Philadelphia. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

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St. Helena, Philadelphia, Celebrates 100th Anniversary

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