An important message from Bishop O'Connell
July 29, 2019 at 12:37 p.m.
In order to ensure that the faithful of the Diocese of Trenton do not fall victim to any possible scams connected to the upcoming visit by Pope Francis to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia this September, Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M. has issued the followed advisory:
The World Meeting of Families 2015 in Philadelphia, taking place Tuesday, Sept. 22 through Friday, Sept. 25 and the subsequent visit of Pope Francis from Saturday, Sept. 26 to Sunday, Sept. 27 are two separate events. The Pope will not be attending the World Meeting but will arrive in Philadelphia after the meeting concludes. There is a registration fee for participation in the events of the World Meeting of Families. THERE ARE NO TICKETS FOR SALE OR PURCHASE FOR THE PAPAL VISIT AND MASS. People are advised NOT to be scammed by responding to any vendor(s) attempting to sell tickets. THE PAPAL VISIT AND MASS ARE OPEN TO ANYONE WISHING TO ATTEND, FREE OF CHARGE. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is handling all matters relating to both the World Meeting of Families 2015 and the Papal Visit and Mass. For more information, please consult: www.worldmeeting2015.org.
[[In-content Ad]]Related Stories
Sunday, December 21, 2025
E-Editions
Events
In order to ensure that the faithful of the Diocese of Trenton do not fall victim to any possible scams connected to the upcoming visit by Pope Francis to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia this September, Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M. has issued the followed advisory:
The World Meeting of Families 2015 in Philadelphia, taking place Tuesday, Sept. 22 through Friday, Sept. 25 and the subsequent visit of Pope Francis from Saturday, Sept. 26 to Sunday, Sept. 27 are two separate events. The Pope will not be attending the World Meeting but will arrive in Philadelphia after the meeting concludes. There is a registration fee for participation in the events of the World Meeting of Families. THERE ARE NO TICKETS FOR SALE OR PURCHASE FOR THE PAPAL VISIT AND MASS. People are advised NOT to be scammed by responding to any vendor(s) attempting to sell tickets. THE PAPAL VISIT AND MASS ARE OPEN TO ANYONE WISHING TO ATTEND, FREE OF CHARGE. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is handling all matters relating to both the World Meeting of Families 2015 and the Papal Visit and Mass. For more information, please consult: www.worldmeeting2015.org.
[[In-content Ad]]