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“Where the World Meets” |
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www.IncarnationofOurLord.org |
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Incarnation of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church |
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Welcome, Bienvenida, Bienvenue, Bém Vindos, Swagatham Incarnation of Our Lord began due to the tireless efforts of one man, Edward C. Hartman, who kept insisting to the Archbishop of Philadelphia that Olney needed a Catholic parish. Finally, in April 1900, Archbishop Ryan established one and named it St. Justin’s. The new parish would compose the northern half of St. Veronica’s from Bristol Street to Cheltenham Avenue. The first Mass was said in a home at the SW Corner of Second Street Pike and Tabor Road. Shortly afterward, the founding pastor, Fr. Patrick H. Fogarty, changed the name of the Church from St. Justin’s to Incarnation of Our Lord. Our present location at Fifth and Lindley was purchased in August 1901 for just $22,000! Since then, we have outgrown our small wooden chapel of twelve pews and even our “school basement” Church. Our present Church, completed in time for Christmas morning Mass in 1930, is today the spiritual home to a Catholic community from all over the world—a community that worships God in Creole, English, Malayalam, Portuguese and Spanish. May God who has begun the work in us bring it to fulfillment. |
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Sr. Anna Marie Lesutis, RSM
Incarnation of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church 5105 N. 5th Street Philadelphia, PA 19120 Phone: 215-329-2320 Fax: 215-329-6149 |
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Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM—Noon 1:00PM—4:00 PM |
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Mission Statement We, the people of Incarnation Parish, are a culturally diverse worshipping community in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. We are called to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to proclaim the message of salvation and to be a beacon of hope in the community.
We are committed to: - The celebration of our Catholic faith while respecting our various traditions and cultures; - Building up our community by sharing our unique gifts and serving others in need.
We seek to grow together in a deeper understanding of our faith and to share the love of God with all. |
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