“The Christian message is called the ‘Gospel,’ that is, ‘the good news,’ an announcement of joy for all people; the Church is not a refuge for sad people, the Church is a house of joy.”  

The Liturgy, is filled with calls to rejoice, to be joyful, in order to prepare us to celebrate the feast of Christmas with renewed exultation.... The joy of the Gospel is not just any kind of joy. It is the joy that comes from knowing that you are welcomed and loved by God.

- Pope Francis  Angelus Third Sunday of Advent 2013.

Click on the green links below to read: 

1. Card. Wuerl's Letter to the Faithful

2. Transparency and Accountability

3. List of ADW Clergy Credibly Accused of Sexual Abuse of Minors

4. Card. Wuerl's Blog 

Recently several parishioners and staff members have received emails by con artists masquerading as Fr. Salah asking to purchase gift cards on his behalf.  Please be aware of this fraud and keep in mind the following guidelines to avoid falling victim to these scams.

Letter from the Diocese regading the email scam