Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will celebrate Mass for couples who have been married 25 and 50 years or more. There are two anniversary masses scheduled to accommodate the large number of couples celebrating these milestones.

Couples married 50 or more years from Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties
Sunday, May 15, 2011
11:00 a.m.
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia

Couples married 50 or more years from Bucks, Chester and Delaware Counties and for couples married 25 or more years from all counties
Sunday, May 15, 2011
2:30 p.m.
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia

Couples celebrating 50 or more years of marriage from Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties will attend the morning Mass. Couples celebrating 50 or more years from Bucks, Chester and Delaware Counties, as well as couples celebrating 25 or more years of marriage from all counties are invited to attend the afternoon Mass. The annual Mass is a prayerful celebration and tribute to family and the Sacrament of marriage. No registration is required to attend.

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Editor's Note: There will not be a mult-box feed provided for either of the anniversary Masses. Television cameras and still photographers will be permitted in the Cathedral but are asked to remain in the designated area for the media (by the side pillars). All media (including still photographers and video cameras) are asked to remain clear of the center aisles at all times.

Contact
Meredith Wilson
Communications Specialist
215-587-3747