Faithful throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are encouraged to take part in the fourth annual Fortnight for Freedom being observed nationally June 21 to July 4, 2015, and sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
Locally, the observance will be parish-based with various ways to participate including: daily praying of the rosary before and after Mass and in homes; adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament; praying for religious freedom in all meetings and assemblies in the parish during these two weeks; and various parish outreach efforts, especially to the needy and the poor, to demonstrate how religious freedom enables the Church to be of service to others.
Archbishop Chaput will be the principal celebrant and homilist at a Mass for Religious Freedom at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul immediately following a Holy Hour presided over by Father Dennis Gill, Director of the Office for Divine Worship.
5:30 p.m. (Holy Hour)
6:30 p.m. (Mass)
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
The Fortnight for Freedom is a unique opportunity for Catholics across the nation to respond as one to the numerous challenges infringing upon our first, most cherished freedom – that of religious liberty.
Editor’s Note: To learn more about the Fortnight for Freedom, please visit http://usccb.org/issues-and-action/religious-liberty/fortnight-for-freedom/index.cfm
Contact
Stephanie Brophy
Associate Director of Communications
215-587-3747