The Virgin Appearing to St. Philip Neri,
Founder of The Oratory

The Secular Oratory is a community of Catholic young adults,
inspired by the spirituality of St. Philip Neri.

Come to one of our meetings
On Tuesday Evenings at 7:30 PM
At St. Francis Xavier Church
A short walk from the Philadelphia Art Museum

Just go to the porch of the Parish House, ring the bell, and ask to be directed to the Oratory meeting.
The Parish House is to the right of the church, at 2319 Green Street.

If you have any questions, please contact

Father Georges, C.O.

The Oratory (215) 765-4568 or (215) 236-4226.

Questions or comments about this website can be directed to:
EricHeitzman@Yahoo.com

Interested in learning more about
The Oratory?

Click on the poster for a short history
of our Congregation.

(pdf format, 687 kb)

Heroes of the Desert

A Lenten Reflection Series on the
Desert Fathers and Mothers
presented by Father Philip, C.O.

Click on the poster for details and archives.

Tuesday meetings, unless otherwise noted in the schedule, consist of:

• The singing of a hymn

• The reading of the Gospel, and readings for the next Sunday

• A period of silent meditation

• A period of discussion (but you don’t have to talk)

• The praying of the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the Angelus

• A hymn to the Blessed Mother

• A social in the Oratory House (at about 8:30)