Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will be the celebrant and homilist at the Hispanic Heritage Mass. Mass will be concelebrated by priests who work with the Hispanic Apostolate throughout the Archdiocese. This year, Cardinal Rigali will also bless the newly installed Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.

Prior to Mass a procession of flags and banners of patron saints of the 20 countries with historic Hispanic heritage, including the United States will begin at 2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. Procession
2:30 p.m. Mass
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, 19103


Mass will be begin at 2:30 p.m. and participants are encouraged to dress in the traditional attire of their countries of origin or heritage. This festive and faith-filled family event is open to all.

For more information about the Hispanic Heritage Mass please call the Office of the Vicar for Hispanic Catholics at 215-667-2820 or visit www.archphila.org/hispanic/ .


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Contact
Meredith Wilson
Communications Specialist
215-587-3747