| Description: | Most Reverend Daniel Thomas, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia will celebrate a mass to honor this year’s Keys & Sword Award recipients. This year’s honorees of the annual award are The Missionaries of Charity, the community of religious women founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta. They will be honored by the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on Sunday, June 3, 2012.
The Keys & Sword Award, named in honor of Saints Peter and Paul, acknowledges members of the religious or civic community in recognition of their extraordinary commitment and selfless dedication in service to others. It acknowledges individuals whose actions reflect the Gospel values of faith, valor, selfless service, personal sacrifice and respect. Honorees are nominated and selected by a process of consultation involving clergy, cathedral parishioners, and members of the Archdiocesan community. |
| Date: | Sunday, June 3, 2012 |
| Time: | 11:00 a.m. |
| Location: | Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, 18th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA |