St. William school alumni, former and current parishioners, friends and Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary were among close to 300 people who celebrated the parish’s 100th anniversary on Sunday at the Philadelphia Ballroom.
The event featured dinner, open bar, desserts, a DJ, dancing, a silent auction, old photos and raffle baskets.
The anniversary celebration will continue on Nov. 17, from 1:30 to 4 p.m., at Monsignor Mortimer Parish Hall, Argyle and Robbins streets. The afternoon will include food, music and art.
The celebration will end on Jan. 19, with a Mass at 11:30 a.m. in the upper church. Archbishop Charles Chaput will celebrate the Mass. Refreshments will follow in the parish hall.
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