Bishop Esmilla Celebrates Palm Sunday at St. James, Elkins Park

By CatholicPhilly Staff • Posted March 31, 2026

Auxiliary Bishop Efren V. Esmilla joined the parish community of St. James in Elkins Park as the principal celebrant of Palm Sunday Mass on March 29, commemorating Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem and the start of Holy Week. (Photos by Joseph Marchetti)

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