The World Meeting of Families is a week-long international event of speakers, prayer, catechesis, and celebration that draws participants from around the globe. It seeks to strengthen the bonds between families and to witness to the crucial importance of marriage and the family to all of society. The World Meeting of Families consists of a Theological Adult Congress and a concurrent Youth Congress, followed by The Festival of Families and the Papal Mass.
The World Meeting of Families Congress begins on Tuesday, September 22 and ends on Friday, September 25, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.
This is the 8th World Meeting of Families and will be the first time that it will be held in the United States! The World Meeting of Families—Philadelphia 2015 will take place on September 22nd-September 27th 2015. Saint John Paul II, in response to the need of families everywhere, asked the Pontifical Council for the Family to organize the first World Meeting of Families. It was held in Rome in 1994. It has been held every three years since. The others have been in Rio de Janeiro (1997); Rome (2000); Manila (2003); Valencia (2006); Mexico City (2009); Milan (2012); and now, Philadelphia (2015).
The Adult Congress consists of 6 keynote addresses presented by internationally known and engaging speakers. Each keynote is followed by multiple breakout sessions to address ways to strengthen the bonds of family. The Adult Congress is for adults ages 18 and up.
The Youth Congress is for ages 6-high school graduate and is an interactive program where young people can build, create, play, listen, serve and embrace the Mission of Love that brings Families Fully Alive.
On Saturday night, the Festival of Families will take place on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia. This is a celebratory event for families that will include different types of cultural and musical performances.
On Sunday, Pope Francis will celebrate Mass on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The time for the Mass has not yet been determined. The Mass will be open to the public. Pope Francis will not be attending the Congress but is expected to attend the Festival of Families and Sunday Papal Mass.
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