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Our Mission
We, the members of the Catholic Philopatrian Literary Institute, are a Christian organization united by our Catholic faith, seek to serve God and support the Catholic Church. Guided by the principles of our founder, Father Edward J. Sourin, and through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, we pledge ourselves to:
Ø promote love for our Country and respect for all men and women in all Philo activities
Ø provide educational opportunities through scholarships and grants to deserving Catholic students in need to local Catholic schools and colleges
Ø develop spiritual and cultural programs to enhance our knowledge and understanding of the teachings of Jesus Christ and His Church
Ø develop and promote social activities and fund raising programs for worthy charitable and educational purposes
Ø encourage and support volunteerism among members
Ø provide an environment for Catholics to enjoy the fellowship of other Catholics and to foster relationships among Philo members
Organization Profile
Since 1850, "The Philo" has been dedicated to helping the community in the areas of catholic spirituality, charity and social concerns. The initial Philo mission was to serve as advocates for literacy, which has expanded throughout the years to numerous charities and scholarship funds.
Additionally, since November 1992, the Philopatrians have shared some of its great fortunes with Philadelphia by allowing outside affairs to be held at the mansion. Numerous functions including weddings, corporate dinners, meetings and receptions are shared at the elegant and historic Stotesbury mansion.