A Roman Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Daily Reflections
Watch a video reflection on the day's scripture.
You can also read or listen to the daily readings
from the New American Bible.

The Blue Ribbon Commission Report on Catholic Education
visit www.FaithintheFuture.com

Evaluation of Parish Life Process
Video About Parish Pastoral Planning
Parish Pastoral Planning Overview
Booklet of In-Depth Evaluation of Parish Life

Father McLaughlin at St. Raymond's Church
Father McLaughlin returned to his home parish
while Father Chris Walsh, their Pastor, celebrated here.

Father McLaughlin with Deacon Rich and Janet Napoli
A "Deacon Dialogs" radio broadcast on WISP 1570 A.M.

Click on the above image for statements and background information on confronting sexual violence in our Archdiocese.

Cardinal Rigali formally inaugurated the archdiocesan capital campaign Heritage of Faith ã Vision of Hope on February 23, 2009. All parishes were required to participate; the overall goal was $200,000,000, 35% of which remains in the parishes to meet local needs. Our parish was in Track IV, from February through June, 2010. However, the Campaign was designed to be a five year effort, so correspondence, payments on pledges, etc., will continue through January, 2015. To-date the parish portion of the Campaign contributions have funded the complete reconstruction of the Church Hall bathrooms. Plans are in the works for our next project: the refurbishing of the Church sanctuary.

Safe Environment Child and Youth Protection The policies, programs and services that are part of the Safe Environment Program of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are summarized in the brochure Creating a Network of Prevention and Protection. This brochure also provides parents with information and resources concerning the personal safety of their children. Click here for the brochure. Training for Staff & Volunteers All priests and deacons, as well as parish staff, and volunteers who have regular contact with children, must attend Safe Environment training. This training provides those involved in ministry and service to children with a greater understanding of their role as adults in our Church to be: protectors of children, models of appropriate behavior and relationships, and advocates for those who are most vulnerable. Click here for locations and dates of training sessions. Click here for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Office of Child and Youth Protection. Our parish contact is Norma Yabut at rickandnorma@verizon.net. Electronic Communications Training Every individual involved with our youth in their ministry within the parish must also receive training regarding the new communications standards in order to maintain in compliance with the Safe Environment requirements and continue in ministry with youth. These standards address email, text, Facebook, and social media when used for communication with minors. Anyone who has not completed this requirement should contact Diana Sherman. Mandated Reporter Training The Mandated Reporter training is required for all clergy, volunteers and employees of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia who during the course of their ministry come into regular contact with children. Regular contact is defined by the Archdiocesan policy as once a week. Employees and volunteers should check http://archphila.org/protection/ to determine how they may meet this requirement. For Parents The U.S. Bishops' Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People also involves instruction for parents and guardians. A mailing to all parents with children in our Religious Education Program included Practical Advice for Parents On Preventing Child Sexual Abuse (a document in pdf format). Victim Assistance Coordinators for Sexually Abused Minors 215-587-3880 The Archdiocese of Philadelphia provides comprehensive assistance to anyone who as a minor was sexually abused by a priest, deacon, teacher, employee or representative of the Archdiocese. Parents, guardians, children and survivors of sexual abuse are invited and encouraged to contact the Archdiocese. The contact will be a confidential consultation with a Victim Assistance Coordinator who is a licensed social worker. Our Archdiocese is committed to assisting victims in the pursuit of emotional and spiritual well-being.

You too are living stones, built as edifice of spirit.
1 Peter 2:5

You form a building which rises on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the capstone.
Ephesians 2:20

Here you build a temple of living stones, and bring the Church to its full stature as the body of Christ throughout the world, to reach its perfection at last in the heavenly city of Jerusalem.
Preface for the Dedication of a Church

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