About St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church
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Parish Mission
Who We Are
We, the Roman Catholic Community of Saint Ignatius of Antioch, in union with the Pope, our Archbishop and the Church of Philadelphia, are a growing and diverse people, seeking unity in the Body of Christ through our shared faith.
What We Value
We draw our greatest strength and unity from the Eucharist and we value liturgy that is alive with the Spirit
We grow as believers when God touches us personally through our participation in all kinds of parish activities
We create and nourish our Christian Community by proclaiming and teaching the saving message of Jesus to our members and people of all ages
We accept each other when we gather together as a parish family
We welcome each other when we gather together as a parish family
We welcome parishioners to express varying opinions
What We Hope to Become
In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and through the intercession of Mary our Mother, and our patron saint, Ignatius, we hope to become:
a people who grow in love of God and one another through personal prayer, enthusiastic celebration of sacraments and meditation on Sacred Scriptures,
a close family of believers working together with our priests and deacons to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ
a parish where each member experiences Jesus Christ in a personal way,
a welcoming community where all are encouraged to use their God-given gifts to participate in the life of the parish,
a compassionate people reaching out in love and action to everyone, especially the wounded, needy, lonely, and brokenhearted,
an embracing community that invites Catholics who seek a faith renewal,
a prayerful people who seek to work with those of other faiths, in respect and love, to build up the Kingdom of God.
“There are in the end three things that last: faith, hope and love, and the greatest of these is love.”
Cor. 13:13
