From September 22 to 27, 2015, families from around the world will gather in Philadelphia to pray, learn, and celebrate the gift of the family. Whether you’re able to come to Philly or not, the resources below will help you and your family prepare for this important event in the life of the Church. More will be added as it is made available.
Click here to see Pope Francis' schedule for his U.S. apostolic visit, including to the World Meeting of Families.
Links on the USCCB For Your Marriage website
- Archbishop Charles Chaput (Philadelphia), “Love Is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive”
- David Gibson, Marriage in the News, “Philadelphia To Host World Meeting of Families in September 2015”
Links on the World Meeting of Families website
- Main website: www.worldmeeting2015.org
- Registration information
- Plan your pilgrimage (information about Philadelphia, travel, dining options, and more)
- Childcare information
- Preparatory Catechesis
- Schedule at a glance
- Patron Saints (St. John Paul II and St. Gianna Molla)
- Resources for parishes (parish preparation packet, flyers, prayer cards, and more)
- Host a family (for Philadelphia-area residents)
- Volunteer information
Official World Meeting of Families Prayer
God and Father of us all,
in Jesus, your Son and our Savior,
you have made us
your sons and daughters
in the family of the Church.
May your grace and love
help our families
in every part of the world
be united to one another
in fidelity to the Gospel.
May the example of the Holy Family,
with the aid of your Holy Spirit,
guide all families, especially those most troubled,
to be homes of communion and prayer
and to always seek your truth and live in your love.
Through Christ our Lord,
Amen.
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, pray for us!