Archdiocese of Philadelphia Celebrates the Birthday of the Church with Pentecost Extended Vigil

Faithful throughout the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to join in a celebration of spiritual renewal at the Pentecost Extended Vigil at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.

Saturday, May 22, 2021
6:30 p.m. (Praise and Worship)
7:30 p.m. (Vigil Mass)
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Reverend G. Dennis Gill, Rector of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and Director of the Archdiocesan Office for Divine Worship, will be the principal celebrant and homilist.

Individuals who are not able to attend in person are invited to join via live stream on the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ArchPhila and the Archdiocesan website https://vimeo.com/event/17522.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Catholic Charismatic Renewal sponsors this special opportunity for prayer, praise and worship. For more information, please visit www.phillyspirit.com.

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Editor’s Note: The Solemnity of Pentecost celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples after the Ascension of the Lord. It is observed on the 50th day after Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord.

 

Contact: Alyssa McFadden

Communications Assistant

215-587-3747 (office)