Light In the City
On Saturday, August 26 our Jack’s Yacs young adults will “Light the City”. However, this is not just a young adults event. Everyone is welcome. We will begin with a vigil Mass at 7 PM, followed by some instructions and […]
Year: 2023
Weekly Update August 13, 2023
Capuchin Province of Saint Augustine 150th anniversary On behalf of the Capuchin friars on Philadelphia, thank you to all who attended our Mass commemorating the 150th year anniversary of our Province. And special thanks to the volunteers who prepared the […]
Weekly Update August 6, 2023
Feast of Saint Dominic, August 8 August 8 is the feast of Saint Dominic, the founder of the Dominican Order. The Dominicans staff our neighboring parish, Saint Patrick. I am honored that the Dominicans have asked me to preach […]
Fr. Benjamin Madden Obituary
Our brother Benjamin Madden, OFM Cap., made his transitus to the Lord’s eternal life on Friday, July 14, 2023 , at our motherhouse, St. Augustine Friary in Pittsburgh, PA. Ben had been in declining health this past year and found […]
House of Bethany
Come with the spirit of MARTHA as we clean the Lower Church and with the spirit of MARY as we become one with His presence. You come with your volunteer spirit. St. John’s provides the cleaning supplies. For additional information, […]
We’ll missed you Fr. Aby Sebastian
Father Aby has received his master’s degree in theology from Villanova University and will return on July 13 to his Capuchin Province in Kerala, India to join the faculty of the seminary school of theology. Father Aby has served us […]
Welcome Fr. John Baptist
Father John has moved into our friary. He is from the capital of India, Delhi. He was ordained to the priesthood in July 3, 2007. He received a master’s degree in pastoral counseling from Neumann University. He hopes to pursue […]
Philadelphia March For Life
PHILADELPHIA 2023 MARCH FOR LIFE June 24th, 2023 Join us as we declare the TRUTH about abortion and focus our attention on post-Roe America!