Most Reverend Keith J. Chylinski to Visit Saint Mary Interparochial School for the Celebration of Mass
Most Reverend Keith J. Chylinski, the Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia who oversees Catholic education as part of his pastoral and administrative responsibilities in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will visit Saint Mary Interparochial School in the Society Hill section of Philadelphia and celebrate Mass at Old Saint Joseph Church with the school community.
Prior to Mass, the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) will install its officers and induct members from Grades 7 and 8.
Thursday, October 22, 2026
9:15 a.m. National Junior Honor Society Installation
9:30 a.m. Mass
Old Saint Joseph Church
321 Willings Alley
Philadelphia, PA 19106
10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Visit
Saint Mary Interparochial School
440 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
After communion, the Class of 2030 black sweaters will be blessed. The black sweaters mark the transition for members of Grade 5 from the lower school to the upper school at Saint Mary. This is an annual tradition at the school and signifies that students are ready to be challenged and grow as Christ-centered leaders. The sweaters will be distributed after Mass.
Saint Mary Interparochial Grade 5 students will serve as readers, altar servers, and presenters of the offertory gifts. In addition, Saint Mary students will provide liturgical music during Mass.
Following Mass, Bishop Chylinski will have the opportunity to tour Saint Mary Interparochial School.
Andrew McLaughlin, Ed.D., Secretary for Elementary Education for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will be present.
About Saint Mary Interparochial School
Saint Mary Interparochial School was founded in 1782. Saint Mary is a fiscally independent Catholic elementary school in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and provides an outstanding faith-based Catholic education. The school is located in the heart of Philadelphia’s historic district and serves children from kindergarten through grade eight from neighborhoods throughout the city. Saint Mary Interparochial School challenges its diverse student body to grow morally, academically, and socially into passionate, confident, Christ-centered leaders. Saint Mary Interparochial School was named a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2016 and 2023. For additional information about Saint Mary Interparochial School, please visit saintmarys.us/
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Editor’s Note: For information about Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, please visit aopcatholicschools.org/.