A Catholic Philly article
 by Lou Baldwin. 

St. William Parish
stays vibrant by embracing diversity 
 

Below is a list of the events that took place for our Centennial Celebration year. 

January 20, 2019 ~ Opening Mass & Luncheon
Was a fantastic celebration. Over 1,300 people attended the Mass with Bishop Nelson Perez, our former pastor (2002-2009) as Celebrant and enjoyed the luncheon in Memorial Hall.

Thank You to ALL of our volunteers who helped with all facets of this day, and to ALL of those who made a dish, and to ALL of YOU for coming. See you at our next event!

Watch the full video of the Centennial Opening Mass HERE
If you would like to PURCHASE a DVD copy of the Mass for $20, click HERE

February 16—Mass for Married Couples at 5:00pm in lower church. There was a gathering for refreshments following Mass. - Thank you to all who participated.

May 5, 2019 - We celebrated the first 50 years of St William Parish.

Thank You to all who helped us celebrate the Parish from 1920 to 1970 when there was an influx of German, Italian, Polish and Irish immigrants.  It was a fun afternoon in the Parish Hall of tasty food, music, dancing, and art from these first 50 years.  Many new friends were made this day with a wonderful turnout of nearly 250 people!

October 6, 2019 - Alumni and Parishioner Reunion
Over 280 Alumni of St. William School and former and current parishioners and their families attended a reunion held at The Philadelphia Ballroom (2014 Hornig Road, Philadelphia) from 2:00 to 7:00pm.   Thank you to all who came and to all who helped prepare for this wonderful event!

November 17, 2019 - Festival of Dances!
Thank you to all (over 300) who came to Celebrate the cultures of those who have enriched the St. William community in the last 50 years (1970-2020).  A great time was had by all!

January 19, 2020
Everyone is invited to celebrate the actual 100th anniversary of the
Parish of St. William with a Mass at 11:30am in the Upper Church 
(the 10:30am & 12:00pm Masses will be combined). 

The scheduled Celebrant is Archbishop Charles Chaput.  Everyone is also invited for refreshments and fellowship in the Parish Hall following Mass.

Thank you to ALL who participated in our year long centennial celebration.  Over 1,000 people attended the Centennial Closing Mass on January 19, 2020 and enjoyed a light reception in the Msgr. James E. Mortimer / Parish Memorial Hall.