The Vatican-sponsored World Meeting of Families (see www.worldmeeting2015.org) will be held in Philadelphia from September 22 to September 27, 2015. It is anticipated that Pope Francis will be present on September 26 and September 27 during that time period.
It is estimated that information from the Philadelphia Archdiocese regarding registration, hotels, etc., will be available later in the fall. Those who are interested in attending the World Meeting of Families and who would like to receive further details as they become available are asked to email familyministry@dioceseofjoliet.org by Friday, September 20, 2014. Please include a phone number and the name of your parish.