Bishop Daniel E. Thomas will be the main celebrant and homilist at a Mass honoring this year's Keys sand Sword Award recipients, the Missionaries of Charity, a community of religious women and men founded by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta. Each year, the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, honors a group or a member of the community with the prestigious Keys & Sword Award, named in honor of Saints Peter and Paul, which recognizes their extraordinary commitment and selfless dedication in service to others.

Sunday, June 3, 2012
11:00 a.m.
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103

The Missionaries of Charity Sisters have missions in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in Norristown and Chester.

The Order of the Missionaries of Charity was established by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta in 1950. It consists of more than 5,000 members and is active in 147 countries. The Missionaries of Charity care for those most in need such as the homeless, orphaned children, the dying, the mentally ill, lepers, AIDS victims, the aged, and convalescents.

The Keys and Sword Award acknowledges individuals and groups whose actions reflect the Gospel values of faith, valor, selfless service, personal sacrifice and respect. Honorees are nominated and selected by a process of consultation involving clergy, cathedral parishioners, and members of the Archdiocesan community.

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Jhoselyn Martinez
Communications Specialist
215-857-3747