April 20, 2012
MASS MARKING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF LA MILAGROSA
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., will be the main celebrant and homilist at a Mass marking the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Chapel, known by the Hispanic community as La Milagrosa. It is the oldest house of worship in continuous use by the Hispanic community in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Archbishop Chaput will be joined by priests, religious, deacons, and lay leaders from the Hispanic Apostolate.
5:00 p.m.
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Chapel
1903 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
La Milagrosa, was founded on April 26, 1912 to serve the growing Hispanic community in the city and its surrounding areas. For many years, it was the only church offering Mass in Spanish and serving primarily Spanish speakers in the Archdiocese. Today 37 Parishes offer Mass in Spanish thought out the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
La Milagrosa sparked the growth and establishment of the Hispanic Apostolate. The graduates of its formation programs went on to become leaders in over three dozen parishes serving the Hispanic community.
Editor's Note: For more information on the Hispanic Apostolate visit The Office for Hispanic Catholics or call 215-667-2820.
Contact
Jhoselyn Martinez
Communications Specialists
215-587-3747