Festival focused on “Faith, Music, and Family” will feature top Catholic/Christian music artists including West, Riley Clemmons, and more; food trucks; merchandise vendors; kid-friendly activities; Adoration; Confession; and
Holy Mass celebrated by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez
PAOLI, PA — AbbeyFest, Greater Philadelphia’s premier celebration of faith, family, friends, and contemporary Catholic/Christian music, is back, on September 16th at Daylesford Abbey. The day-long festival will include food trucks, merchandise tents, kid-friendly activities, music, Eucharistic Adoration, Confession and Holy Mass celebrated by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez. Daylesford Abbey is located at 220 S. Valley Rd., Paoli, PA.
“AbbeyFest is a wonderful opportunity for children, teens, youth groups and families to encounter Jesus Christ and experience the fullness of the Faith,” said Mark Griswold, Director of Religious Education and Music Ministries at St. Norbert Parish and one of the founders of AbbeyFest.
This year’s music lineup features headliner Matthew West, a five-time GRAMMY® nominee and winner of the K-LOVE 2022 Male Artist of the year along with emerging star Riley Clemmons a 23-year-old artist from Nashville, who will perform her debut hit single, Broken Prayers, along with other hits from her current album entitled GODSEND. They will be joined by additional musicians including: Village Lights with Sarah Kroger, Ike Ndolo, and Ricky Vazquez, AOH Music, and local artist Gus deSimone.
“We are deepening relationships with Jesus Christ and encouraging families, young and old, to engage with their faith with passion and purpose,” added Deacon Hank Fila, advancement director for St. Norbert Parish and AbbeyFest. “We are beyond thrilled to welcome Matthew West and once again welcome Archbishop Perez to AbbeyFest!”
Tickets and additional sponsorships are available. Visit www.theabbeyfest.com.
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