
Serving the Italian communities of Frankford and Northeast Philadelphia since 1911

1676 Ruan Street
Philadelphia, Pa 19124
Rectory - 215-535-4036
Rectory Fax - 215-535-1267
Rectory Office Hours:
Monday to Friday
8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Other Times by Appointment
Rev. John J. Large, Pastor
Rev. Cornelius Kilty, OSFS
In Residence


Welcome to Mater Dolorosa Parish!
“The MOT Dance”
50’s & 60’s Reunion
October 30th 7-11 PM
Sprinkler Fitters Local 692
Union Hall
Hot Buffet Beer Wine Soda
Call 215-535-4036
Patent leather shoes & poodle skirts not required
Mater Dolorosa



Mission Statement
"We are strangers and aliens no longer. We are fellow citizens of the Saints and members of the Household of God. We form a Building which rises on the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, with CHRIST JESUS HIMSELF as the Cornerstone. In Him, the whole structure fits together and takes shape as a holy Temple of the Lord. In Him, we are being built into this Temple, to become a dwelling place for God in the Holy Spirit." – Ephesians 2: 19 - 22
Mater Dolorosa Casino Trip to the Taj Mahal
Grandparent’s Day † Healing Mass † Pasta Supper
San Gennaro Bus Trip to New York
Fall Gala (The MOT Dance: 50’s & 60’s Reunion Night)


“Everytime you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.”
Mother Teresa
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We’re celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Mater Dolorosa Parish on Sunday, September 18th 2011.
Stay tuned for further information about the BIG event.
