Faithful gathered Jan. 18 at St. Malachy Church in North Philadelphia for the annual archdiocesan Interfaith Prayer Service commemorating the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., where Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez served as principal convener. He was joined by faith leaders from across Philadelphia who proclaimed scripture readings and offered a reflection on King’s enduring impact. The annual celebration is sponsored by the Office for Black Catholics. Read our coverage of the prayer service here. (Photos by Sarah Webb)
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez, Rev. Owen Gowans of Mount Moriah Temple Baptist Church, Dr. Tia Pratt of Villanova University, and Rabbi Shai Cherry of Congregation Adath Jeshurun take part in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Prayer Service at St. Malachy Catholic Church.
Dr. Tia Pratt, assistant vice president and director of Mission Engagement and Strategic Initiatives at Villanova University, participates in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Prayer Service at St. Malachy Catholic Church.
Rev. Owen Gowans of Mount Moriah Temple Baptist Church, Rabbi Shai Cherry of Congregation Adath Jeshurun, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez, Dr. Tia Pratt of Villanova University, and Father Matthew Biedrzycki, pastor of St. Malachy Parish, gather during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Prayer Service in North Philadelphia.
Rev. Owen Gowans of Mount Moriah Temple Baptist Church, Rabbi Shai Cherry of Congregation Adath Jeshurun, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez, Dr. Tia Pratt of Villanova University, Stacy Williams and Dr. Antoinette Reaves of the Office for Black Catholics, and Father Matthew Biedrzycki, pastor of St. Malachy Parish, gather during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Prayer Service in North Philadelphia.
Rev. Owen Gowans, pastor of Mount Moriah Temple Baptist Church, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez, and Rabbi Shai Cherry of Congregation Adath Jeshurun greet each other before the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Prayer Service at St. Malachy Catholic Church.
Members of the St. Rose of Lima School Choir, directed by Esau Jones, pose for a photo with Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Prayer Service at St. Malachy Catholic Church.
Stacy Williams, director of the Office for Black Catholics, speaks during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Prayer Service at St. Malachy Catholic Church.
Rabbi Shai Cherry of Congregation Adath Jeshurun speaks during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Prayer Service at St. Malachy Catholic Church.
Rev. Owen Gowans, pastor of Mount Moriah Temple Baptist Church, speaks during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Prayer Service at St. Malachy Catholic Church.
Dr. Tia Pratt of Villanova University, Rev. Owen Gowans of Mount Moriah Temple Baptist Church, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez, Father Matthew Biedrzycki, and Rabbi Shai Cherry of Congregation Adath Jeshurun participate in the liturgy during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Prayer Service at St. Malachy Catholic Church.
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