Pope Francis Coming to Wynnewood During U.S. Visit

Pope Francis will meet with bishops at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood during his visit to the United States in September, the Vatican announced today.

The pope will be at the Montgomery County seminary on Sunday, September 27.

“We are overjoyed at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary at the news that His Holiness Pope Francis will visit us during his September visit to Philadelphia. It is an honor for our seminarians, faculty and staff to welcome him at our beloved seminary,” Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary said in a statement.

Officials in Montgomery County expressed enthusiasm over the news.

“It is a tremendous honor to have the Pope visit our region, but it is even more exciting that Montgomery County will be the only suburban county he will visit during his stay,” said Josh Shapiro, chair of the Montgomery County Commissioners. “This is a once in a lifetime experience, and Montgomery County is honored to be hosting His Holiness, if only for a short time.”

Pope Francis will be at the World Meeting of Families, which is being held from September 22 through September 27. His two-day visit is expected to attract more than 1.5 million visitors to the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Here is his itinerary for the Philadelphia portion of his trip, according to the Vatican:

Saturday, Sept. 26

• 8:40 a.m. Departure from John F. Kennedy International Airport
• 9:30 a.m. Arrival at Atlantic Aviation, Philadelphia
• 10:30 a.m. Mass at Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia
• 4:45 p.m. Visit to Independence Mall
• 7:30 p.m. Visit to the Festival of Families Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Sunday, Sept. 27

• 9:15 a.m. Meeting with bishops at at St. Martin’s Chapel, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
• 11:00 a.m. Visit to Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility
• 4:00 p.m. Mass for the conclusion of the World Meeting of Families, Benjamin Franklin Parkway
• 7:00 p.m. Visit with organizers, volunteers and benefactors of the World Meeting of Families, Atlantic Aviation
• 8:00 p.m. Departure for Rome