St. Thomas Aquinas Needs a New Roof

For over 100 years, the parish church of St. Thomas Aquinas in South Philadelphia has been the home of wave after wave of immigrant families seeking a better life for themselves and their loved ones. The church has been the site of sacraments spanning the very beginning of life to the tearful burying of the beloved deceased..... and the powerful, significant steps in between through First Communion, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Marriage, and sometimes simply a holy place to pray quietly. And that mission continues today in the same beautiful, majestic setting of St. Thomas Aquinas Church.



Today this Church is in need of a new roof, and we hope to begin the repairs in September. Already, within just a few months out, present parishioners have raised over $40,000 with $10,000 more in a pledge that will be fulfilled, but we still require outside help. A major portion of the remaining $70,000 must still to be collected before the repairs can begin. If you can support us with a donation, we would be most appreciative. If you could pass on this need of ours to others, especially those who still hold precious memories of St. Thomas Aquinas Church in their hearts, we would be most grateful, as well.





Any monies over and above our goal will be used to maintain the Church's hope-filled presence in the neighborhood. Specifically, pointing on the front of the church, repairs to the stained glass windows, and upkeep of the floor are high on the list of priorities. This Church was built and maintained over these many years with LOVE. We wish to continue this mandate.


Please remember us in your prayers!