PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- This week on Visions, we are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is embracing Hispanic and Latino Catholics.

They has 37 parishes that celebrate Mass in Spanish. It is a number that continues to rise, reflecting the increasing influence of Hispanic and Latino Catholics in the area.

The overall number of Catholics in Philadelphia has dropped since 2007. But the number of Spanish-speaking parishioners is rising, which is helping the Catholic church in the area remain vibrant.

Along with Spanish-language masses, the Archdiocese offers bilingual services for preschoolers at Casa del Carmen. The space has been part of the Lawncrest neighborhood since 1954. Along with preschool, there is a baby boutique for young families, education

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