Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and the need to follow various health and safety guidelines set forth by governmental agencies, Baccalaureate Masses and Commencement Exercises for the 17 Archdiocesan high schools are being held virtually this year.
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez filmed an individual message for each high school as well as a global message for the Class of 2020. Both messages are being shared as part of the commencement exercises for Archdiocesan high schools this year. In addition, Bishop Michael J. Fitzgerald, who oversees the Office of Catholic Education, filmed an Invocation, which has been integrated into the commencement exercises for each high school.
In his global message Archbishop Pérez said, “Today’s graduation is much different than what anyone imagined at the beginning of the school year. I know that the pandemic we face has created quite a few challenges for you, your families, and all those responsible for your education.
Much has been asked of you and you have been asked to make many sacrifices for the good of public health. You have faced the challenge with faith and fortitude and I’m proud to bear witness to the strength you have demonstrated.” He continued, “As you prepare to embark on the next phase of life’s journey, take time to reflect on the following words from Pope Francis.
In speaking to a gathering of young people, our Holy Father said, “Why do I like being with young people? Because you have the promise of hope in your heart. You are bearers of hope. It is true that you live in the present, but you are looking towards the future. You are architects of the future, artisans of the future. It is a beautiful thing to walk towards the future with dreams and with many beautiful things. And it’s also your responsibility. Become artisans of the future.
Have courage. Go forward and make noise. Where there are young people so should there be noise. Go ahead!”
So, members of the Class of 2020, in closing I echo the sentiments of Pope Francis. Have courage. Go forward. Be bearers of hope. Make noise and make a better and brighter world.”
In Bishop Fitzgerald’s Invocation he said, “We pray for everyone gathered today…As we celebrate the young men and women who are members of the Class of 2020. We pray for their parents, guardians, and families. We pray for administrators, teachers, and school staffs…who have dedicated themselves to our graduates’ success.” Bishop continued, “Walk with them as they continue their journey of faith and of life. Help them to use wisely and generously the gifts and talents you have given them so that they may share those gifts with others, and by doing so, make this world a better place, and one day, come to Your Kingdom.”
The schedule for Virtual Baccalaureate Masses and Commencement Exercises are outlined here:
Archbishop John Carroll High School; 211 Matsonford Road; Radnor, PA 19087-4590
(Delaware County)
Virtual Baccalaureate Mass: Tuesday, June 2nd at 7:00 p.m. to view please click here.
Virtual Commencement: Wednesday, June 3rd at 11:00 a.m. to view please click here.
Archbishop Ryan High School; 11201 Academy Road; Philadelphia, PA 19154-3397
Virtual Baccalaureate Mass: Thursday, May 28th at 7:00 p.m. to view please click here.
Virtual Commencement: Monday, June 1st at 11:00 a.m. to view please click here.
Archbishop Wood High School; 655 York Road; Warminster, PA 18974-2098 (Bucks County)
Virtual Baccalaureate Mass: Friday, May 29th at 7:00 p.m. to view please click here.
Virtual Commencement: Monday, June 1st at 11:00 a.m. to view please click here.
Bishop McDevitt High School; 125 Royal Avenue; Wyncote, PA 19095-1198 (Montgomery County)
Virtual Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement: Wednesday, June 3rd at 10:00 a.m. to view please click here.
Bishop Shanahan High School; 220 Woodbine Road; Downingtown, PA 19335-3081 (Chester County)
Virtual Baccalaureate Mass: Wednesay, June 3rd at 7:00 p.m. to view please click here.
Virtual Commencement: Friday, June 5th at 10:00 a.m. to view please click here.
Cardinal O’Hara High School; 1701 South Sproul Road; Springfield, PA 19064-1199 (Delaware County)
Virtual Baccalaureate Mass: Tuesday, June 2nd at 7:00 p.m. to view please click here.
Virtual Commencement: Wednesday, June 3rd at 10:00 a.m. to view please click here.
Conwell-Egan Catholic High School; 611 Wistar Road; Fairless Hills, PA 19030-4197 (Bucks County)
Virtual Baccalaureate Mass: Monday, June 1st at 7:00 p.m. to view please click here.
Virtual Commencement: Tuesday, June 2nd at 7:00 p.m. to view please click here.
Father Judge High School for Boys; 3301 Solly Avenue; Philadelphia, PA 19136-2396
Virtual Baccalaureate Mass: Wednesday, June 3rd at 6:00 p.m. to view please click here.
Virtual Commencement: Thursday, June 4th at 10:00 a.m. to view please click here.
Saint Hubert Catholic High School for Girls; 7320 Torresdale Avenue; Philadelphia, PA 19136-4198
Virtual Baccalaureate Mass: Tuesday, June 2nd at 6:00 p.m. to view please click here.
Virtual Commencement: Wednesday, June 3rd at 10:00 a.m. to view please click here.
Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School; 1736 South Tenth Street; Philadelphia, PA 19148-1694
Virtual Baccalaureate Mass: Thursday, June 4th at 5:00 p.m. to view please click here.
Virtual Commencement: Friday, June 5th at 10:00 a.m. to view please click here.
John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School; 311 North 19th Street; Philadelphia, PA 19103-1198
Virtual Baccalaureate Mass: Sunday, May 31st at 4:00 p.m. to view please click here.
Virtual Commencement: Monday, June 1st at 11:00 a.m. to view please click here.
Lansdale Catholic High School; 700 Lansdale Avenue; Lansdale, PA 19446-2995 (Montgomery County)
Virtual Baccalaureate Mass: Monday, June 1st at 7:00 p.m. to view please click here.
Virtual Commencement: Tuesday, June 2nd at 10:00 a.m. to view please click here.
Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls; 1000 West Lycoming Street; Philadelphia, PA 19140
Virtual Baccalaureate Mass: Thursday, June 4th at 7:00 p.m. to view please click here.
Virtual Commencement: Friday, June 5th at 9:00 a.m. to view please click here.
Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School; 403 North Lansdowne Avenue; Drexell Hill, PA 19026 (Delaware County)
Virtual Baccalaureate Mass: Thursday, June 4th at 7:00 p.m. to view please click here.
Virtual Commencement: Friday, June 5th at 4:00 p.m. to view please click here.
Pope John Paul II High School; 181 Rittenhouse Road; Royersford, PA 19468 (Montgomery County)
Virtual Baccalaureate Mass: Tuesday, June 2nd at 6:30 p.m. to view please click here.
Virtual Commencement: Wednesday, June 3rd at 10:30 a.m. to view please click here.
Roman Catholic High School High School for Boys; 301 North Broad Street; Philadelphia, PA 19107-1011
Virtual Baccalaureate Mass: Thursday, June 4th at 7:00 p.m. please click here.
Virtual Commencement: Friday, June 5th at 2:00 p.m. please click here.
West Catholic Preparatory High School; 4501 Chestnut Street; Philadelphia, PA 19139-3699
Virtual Baccalaureate Mass: Monday, June 1st at 7:00 p.m. to view please click here.
Virtual Commencement: Tuesday, June 2nd at 10:00 a.m. to view please click here.
Note: For information about Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, please visit aopcatholicschools.org/. For information about Faith in the Future, please visit www.faithinthefuture.com/ .
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