July 15, 2014

First Class Relic of Pope Saint John Paul II To Be Venerated At Cathedral Basilica Of Saints Peter And Paul

A precious Relic of the recently canonized Pope Saint John Paul II will be exposed for public veneration between all of the Masses at the Cathedral Basilica.

Saturday-Sunday, July 19-20, 2014
5:15 p.m. (Saturday Mass in Basilica)
8:00 a.m. (Sunday Mass in Cathedral Chapel)
9:30 a.m. (Sunday Mass in Basilica)
11:00 a.m. (Sunday Mass in Basilica)
12:30 p.m. (Sunday Spanish Mass in Cathedral Chapel)
3:00 p.m. (Divine Mercy Chaplet in Basilica)
6:30 p.m. (Sunday Mass in Basilica)
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103

At the conclusion of each Mass on Saturday and Sunday, there will be a blessing with the Relic of Pope Saint John Paul II asking for his heavenly intercession. Everyone is welcome to the Cathedral Basilica for this weekend of devotion.

The Relic is of the Holy Father’s blood, which remains in a liquid state. The Knights of Columbus have been entrusted with this Relic to foster devotion to Pope Saint John Paul II.

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Editor’s Note: For more information please contact the Office for Divine Worship at 215-587-3537 or [email protected].

Contact
Annie Korp
Communications Assistant
215-587-3747