Special Blessing Friday, March 27th
This Friday, March 27th, in Saint Peter’s Square, Our Holy Father will offer a special, Urbi et Orbi Blessing. Translated as “to the City [of Rome] and to the World, this blessing is typically reserved for Easter and Christmas.”
During this time of strife for our world as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Archbishop Pérez is echoing Pope Francis’ call that faithful from throughout the Universal Church join in prayerful solidarity at 6:00 p.m. Rome time (1:00 p.m. EDT) this Friday. During this Statio orbis, which will be broadcast by Mondovision and streamed live on the Vatican News Service website (www.vaticannews.va), the Holy Father will grant to all participants a Plenary Indulgence before imparting the Urbi et Orbi Blessing.
Please share this information broadly and join together for this powerful and historic time of prayer with the Holy Father and faithful from around the world. As Archbishop Pérez recently reminded us, “Christ is hope and through Him we are a people of hope!”
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Information
In the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, there have been multiple announcements within the Archdiocese regarding the suspension of Masses.
Please see below for a letter from Monsignor Majoros and Fr. Zaleski regarding the ongoing situation
In addition to the letter above, please see the below links for resources provided by Archbishop Perez
Spiritual Message to the Faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (March 18, 2020)
Mensaje espiritual para los fieles de la Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia (18 de marzo de 2020)
Spiritual Message to the School Students of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (March 18, 2020)
Spiritual Message to the Employees of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (March 18, 2020)
Decree of the Apostolic Penitentiary on the granting of special Indulgences to the faithful in the current pandemic, 20.03.2020
Decree of the Apostolic Penitentiary
Additional Spiritual Resources
5 Ways to Stay Spiritually Engaged at Home
The 4 “P”s of Spiritually Thriving During the Covid-19 Pandemic
POSTPONED ACTIVITIES
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, ALL St. Charles Legion of Mary activities have been POSTPONED until further notice.
In addition, The Legion of Mary “Achies” celebration scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2020 at St. Pius X, Broomall, PA has been POSTPONED.
Parish Access to FORMED.ORG
We are excited to announce that St. Charles has subscribed to an exciting new online platform: WWW.FORMED.ORG
For more information and sign up instructions, please view the PDF listed below.