Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will be the celebrant and homilist for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass in the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Our Lady of Guadalupe is the Patroness of the Americas. Music for the Mass will be provided by a mariachi band. The Mass will be followed by the mañanitas, which consists of the serenading of Our Lady Guadalupe, with typical Guadalupe hymns played by the mariachis, the participation of other choirs and a children's pastorelas group. The celebration will conclude at 11:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
18th Streets and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia

This is the first time this Feast Day Mass will be celebrated in the Cathedral. This feast has grown in importance over the years. In the past there have been celebrations in different parishes of the Archdiocese that will certainly continue this year. Last year, for the first time, the mañanitas were held in the Cathedral on December 11th featuring the representation of the Guadalupe apparitions.

For more information contact the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office for Hispanic Catholics at 215-667-2820.

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Contact
Meredith Wilson
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