Ready to explore a Roman Catholic gem? Today, we visit St. Edmond Church in Philadelphia. St. Edmond Church stands proudly at the corner of 21st Street and Snyder Avenue.
St. Edmond is part of the St. Monica Parish family. This makes it a vital part of the local Catholic community. The church offers a range of services. These include regular masses and other religious events.
Let’s step back to a unique time at St. Edmond Church. From June 7, 2015, St. Edmond offered the Traditional Latin Mass. Confessions were heard at 11:30 AM on Sundays. High Mass began at noon. It was a special experience in the Extraordinary Form. Before this, the Traditional Latin Mass had been at Holy Trinity Church.
Several dedicated individuals have served as rectors at St. Edmond’s. Rev. John J. Greensill, D.J. Dougherty, and Rev. James J. Duffy all played important roles. Their leadership shaped the church community.
Mass times at St. Edmond are on Saturday at 4:00 pm. Sunday mass is at 10:00 am. Confessions are heard on Saturdays from 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm. St. Edmond also offers confessions after the First Friday.
Did you know St. Edmond welcomes everyone to celebrate Mass? The church’s website offers directions. St. Edmond is easily accessible at 2130 S 21st St.
St. Edmond Church enriches the community through its spiritual offerings. It is a place where tradition meets contemporary faith. Join us next time as we uncover more hidden stories in Philadelphia.