Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will be the celebrant and homilist for the Saint Patrick's Day Observance Mass. Concelebrants of the Mass include Bishop Joseph P. McFadden, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia, Reverend Christopher Walsh and Reverend Kevin Gallagher, Chaplains for the St. Patrick's Day Observance Association.

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 15, 2009
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 239th Saint Patrick's Day Parade. The theme of the parade this year is Saint Patrick, Guide Us to Peace and Prosperity.

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

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