Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will celebrate the National Migration Week Mass as the Catholic church throughout the United States honors our multi-ethnic immigrant origins.

Sunday, March 21, 2004
2:00 p.m. Procession Begins
2:30 p.m. Mass Begins
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia

More than 45 nations and ethnic groups will be represented in this Mass which is held annually. The procession prior to Mass will feature representatives from all groups, most wearing their national dress. There will be also be 14 choirs and readings in nine languages.

All are invited to attend this Mass which is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office for Pastoral Care for Migrants and Refugees.

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