Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will be the celebrant and homilist for the Hispanic Heritage Mass. The Mass will reflect this year's theme, which is Celebrating what unites us: our language and our faith. A procession in the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul of banners representing saints of every Hispanic culture will take place prior to Mass.

Procession 2:00 p.m.
Mass 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
18th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia

The Hispanic Heritage Mass celebrates the diversity and the unity of Hispanic Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. In recent years, the Archdiocese has been blessed by thousands of immigrants from Latin America and Spain, with traditions that are deeply rooted in the Catholic faith.

For more information, please contact The Archdiocesan Office for Hispanic Catholics at 215-667-2820.

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Contact
Bonnie Olinger
Communications Assistant
215-587-3747