Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will be the celebrant and homilist for the 10th Anniversary of the Saint Peter Claver Center for Evangelization. The Cardinal will also bless and rededicate the Historical Marker on the corner of 12th & Lombard Streets.

Friday, September 9, 2005
Blessing Ceremony - 6:30 p.m.
Mass - 7:00 p.m.
Saint Peter Claver Center for Evangelization
12th & Lombard Streets
Philadelphia


The Saint Peter Claver Center for Evangelization was founded on September 1, 1995. The site is considered holy ground because since 1886 it has served as a home for Black Catholics in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

The Center, under the direction of Mrs. Carolyn Jenkins, and in cooperation with the Archdiocesan Office for Black Catholics, serves as a place for workshops, retreats and other gatherings to promote the Catholic faith among African Americans.

2005 also marks the 25th Anniversary of the Office for Black Catholics. Information will be available at a later date regarding a Jubilee Reception to be held in November.

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Editor's Note: For more information, please contact Dr. Germaine Edwards, at 215-888-3697.

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