Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will be the celebrant and homilist at the Saint Patrick's Day Observance Mass. Concelebrants of the Mass include Most Reverend Joseph P. McFadden, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia, Reverend Daniel E. Mackle, Pastor of Saint Patrick Parish, and Reverend Kevin C. Trautner, Chaplin, Saint Patrick's Day Observance Association of Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia Emerald Society Pipe Band will lead a procession from Saint Patrick Parish Rectory to the Church at 8:45 a.m.

Sunday, March 11, 2007
8:45 a.m. Procession
9:00 a.m. Mass
Saint Patrick Parish
20th and Locust Streets
Philadelphia

Following Mass, Cardinal Rigali will join marchers from over 150 groups in the 237th Saint Patrick's Day Parade. The theme of the parade this year is Saint Patrick the Teacher, Bless Our School Communities and Their Families.

Michael Bradley, President of Saint Patrick's Day Observance Association has formed a Ring of Honor, which includes Bishop Joseph P. McFadden, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia and Dr. William J. McCusker, President of Cardinal O'Hara High School.

Editor's Note: For more information about the Saint Patrick Day Observance Association, please visit www.philadelphiastpatsparade.com.

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Living Lent: Cardinal Rigali has posted his weekly Lenten messages on YouTube ( www.youtube.com ). To view the Gospel messages type "Cardinal Rigali" in the search line.

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