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Delegation to Rome for World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015
Meets with Pope Francis at his Papal Audience
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Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M., Cap., Mayor Michael A. Nutter and World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 Leadership Delegation Travel to Rome for Final Planning Meetings with the Vatican.
The World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 provided a
comprehensive update regarding the World Meeting of Families Congress (September 22-25) including an overview
of current registration figures, volunteer engagement status as well as transportation and housing options for the
global event. These updates were shared during a news conference at La Sala Stampa (The Vatican Press Office) in
Rome, Italy.
“I’m very pleased by the progress we’ve made in planning for the World Meeting of Families congress in Philadelphia,” said Archbishop Chaput. “The family congress is the reason for the Holy Father’s journey to the United States, and Pope Francis’ public Mass on September 27 will cap a weeklong celebration of global family life. The Holy Father’s visit will have a wonderful preamble in the congress’ events, and Philadelphia can expect a beautiful and extraordinary week of festivities.”
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 Official Merchandise Store Now Open
On July 1st, the World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 launched its official retail website, featuring more than 200 products commemorating the Eighth World
Meeting of Families and the visit of Pope Francis. Proceeds will benefit the World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 and the visit of Pope Francis.
Designed and produced in partnership with Aramark, the official retail vendor of event merchandise, products range
from traditional branded merchandise including t-shirts, knit scarves, keychains, and coffee mugs, to Pope Francis
and faith-based merchandise, including rosaries, holy medals, pectoral crosses and the worldwide favorite life-sized
cut-out of the Holy Father.
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Hotel Availability – Papal Visit Weekend
Housing for the weekend of Saturday September 26th – Sunday 27th is now open! View options and reserve your stay.
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Transportation Information on the Web
Bus Registration is open! All buses coming to the World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 must be registered to acquire parking.
“Know B4 You Go” to World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015:
- We encourage use of public transportation
- Walking is vigorously and continually encouraged
- Buses/motor coaches will be directed to fee based, designated parking/drop-off areas through a portal
that is now available.
Visit our website for the latest transportation resources and information Learn More
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The Franklin Institute, the most-visited museum in Pennsylvania, has announced plans to host the exclusive East Coast destination of Vatican Splendors, beginning September 19. The exhibition, timed to take place during the historic Papal Visit (September 26-27) and the 2015 World Meeting of Families Congress in Philadelphia (September 22-25), explores the historical and cultural impact of the Vatican over the span of 2,000 years through significantly relevant objects straight from the Vatican in Rome, Italy. Every object in the exhibition tells its own story, together forming a great historical mosaic of the Vatican-and many of the artifacts
have never before been on public view at the Vatican in Rome.
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Register for Adult & Youth Congress Today!
View details and register online
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Youth Congress
Register your child or children for the Youth Congress! WMOF Congress attendees ages 6 through 17 can participate in an assortment of different activities, crafts & lessons offered for various age groups. Each of these activities has a “catechesis connection,” as they all provide a connection or lesson involving some of the themes of the official WMOF Catechesis.
All of the activities included in the Youth Congress, as well as the required forms and information, can be found on our website.
Youth Congress Activities and Participation Forms
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Encuentro Mundial de las Familias – Filadelfia 2015(Spanish)
Incontro Mondiale delle Famiglie – Filadelfia 2015(Italian)
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