Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. will be the principal celebrant of a Mass for the Dead for the happy repose of the soul of Archbishop Francis B. Schulte on Monday, January 25, 2016.
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19013
Arrival of the Motorcade (8:45 a.m.)
Reception of the Body Followed by Viewing (9:00 a.m.)
Celebration of Mass for the Dead (11:00 a.m.)
This Mass will provide an opportunity for clergy and faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to gather in prayerful remembrance for Archbishop Schulte’s long service to its local Church as a priest and auxiliary bishop prior to his appointments as the Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston and Archbishop of New Orleans. All are welcome to attend.
A funeral Mass for Archbishop Schulte, along with interment of the body, will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Thursday, January 28, 2016.
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Editor’s Note: An audio/video mult-box clean feed is available in the Cathedral parking lot with multiple BNC video and XLR mic/lines. Crews will need a live truck or recording device. Each television broadcast media outlet is permitted one parking space in the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center parking lot and will be directed by Archdiocesan staff where to park. The parking lot will open at 8:00 a.m. on Monday morning.
Contact:
Bonnie Olinger
Communications Specialist
215-587-3747 (office)