Our Mother of Consolation Catholic Church in Philadelphia, PA

Growing our Faith, Building our Community

Parish Mission Prayer
Nourished by the Word and Eucharist, we, the members of Our Mother of Consolation Parish, strive to create a vital, welcoming Catholic faith community that embraces each person. Acknowledging our blessings and supporting one another, we humbly serve the needs of God’s people and work to be the presence of Christ in our world.

Video from Archbishop Pérez welcoming our students back to school!

Click here to view a "welcome back to school" video from Archbishop Pérez to our faculty and students.

Position Posting: Director of Religious Education

We are in need of someone who can coordinate the religious education program for our grade school students not attending Our Mother of Consolation School. Click here to see the job description. It is a parttime position.

A Month with St. Francis de Sales

The Oblates are launching a new reflection series! A Month with a Salesian Saint featuring Saint Francis de Sales is a 30-day brief email reflection series. These short reflections, delivered right to the participant's inbox, take only two minutes to read and help to bring the gentle, humble wisdom of Saint Francis de Sales into daily life! Click here to subscribe.

Catholic Charities Appeal 2023: Giving Hope to All

This year's Catholic Charities Appeal began with the In-Pew Weekend of May 13-14. Many thanks to Suzanne Laurito for inspiring us to help the plight of others.. Click here to view the annual appeal's video featuring Archbishop Pérez and many beneficiaries of your support for the over 180 programs conducted by Catholic Charities. Our parish goal is $78,762. This is the same as last year. Let's see if we can reach it and help others in need, so that we may continue to be the presence of Christ in the world. Archbishop Pérez notes that "Your gift will feed the hungry, help keep after school programs open, provide pregnancy support for women, educate individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities, support our mission parishes, help care for our retired clergy and so much more." Every little bit helps.

Parish Goal: $78,762 Total Gifts: 81 Present Amount: $29, 830 Percentage of Goal: 37.87%

Parish Mission Recorded: Tools for Living Today Well

Click here to view the parish mission held on the Feast of St. Francis de Sales. Here are two articles that complemented the talk.
Preparation of the Day
Present Moment
Salesian Spirituality: Everyday Holiness

Parish Planning

The Parish Pastoral Council, with help from the Finance Council, is tasked with carrying out the Parish Pastoral Plan 2021-2026 that also incorporates the findings from the Disciple Maker Index and input from the many "listening sessions" of the Synod on Synodality. We have placed all three documents here for your consideration. Please let us know your feelings and how you can help make these a lived experience.

Parish Pastoral Plan Disciple Maker Index Condensed Report
Synod on Synodality (three-page report) Synod on Synodality (summary statements)

MOMS MEET UP is a monthly WWMN gathering at 9 AM on the first Thursday of each month. All Moms are invited to meet at the Market at the Fareway, which is behind the Chestnut Hill Hotel, for mom-to-mom conversation and a cup of your favorite brew. Contact [email protected].

WWMN is also working with The Cenacle at the Padre Pio Center - A community-based family center supporting pregnant women, new parents, caregivers, and families in Frankford, Philadelphia. Here is their current wishlist if you would like to contribute.

Learn more about this ministry by clicking the image above.