Seven panels of the AIDS Quilt will be on view for three days at the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office Center. Each panel is 12 feet by 12 feet and contains eight quilts done in memory of individuals who have died of HIV/AIDS.

Open House
Monday, June 26, 2000
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Archdiocesan Office Center
222 N. 17th Street
Philadelphia

AIDS Quilt Display
Monday, June 26 - Wednesday, June 28, 2000
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Archdiocesan Office Center
222 N. 17th Street
Philadelphia


In 1989, Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua, Archbishop of Philadelphia, established the Department for AIDS Ministry which offers volunteer opportunities, support groups, prayer groups and retreat days all year round. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia through Catholic Social Services operates two residences for medically fragile adults, many of whom are living with HIV/AIDS.

It is estimated that over 33.6 million people are living with HIV/AIDS worldwide (UNAIDS/WHO, 12/99). In the United States, an average of at least one American under the age of 22 becomes infected with HIV every hour of every day (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 12/98).

Contact
Donna Crilley
Communications Specialist
215-587-3747