Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will lead approximately 3,000 people from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on a pilgrimage to The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. Buses will leave from throughout the Archdiocese Saturday, April 17, 1999. Several hundred high school students will board buses at the Archdiocesan Office Center Saturday morning.

Saturday, April 17, 1999
7:30 a.m.
222 North 17th Street
Philadelphia

The theme of the pilgrimage is "With Mary, Live the Father's Love." Pilgrims will be treated to an original presentation of "The Parable of the Prodigal Son," and take part in a penance service, the Procession and Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and a special liturgy. Cardinal Bevilacqua will be the main celebrant. Music will be provided by the Secondary All Catholic Choir and Orchestra.

The pilgrimage is an Archdiocese of Philadelphia millennium event in preparation for the Jubilee Year 2000. This year's millennium theme is Reconciliation.

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