Prayer Vigil in Support of Little Sisters of the Poor to be held on the Steps of The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office for the New Evangelization and Women Speak for Themselves are co-sponsoring a prayer vigil in support of the Little Sisters of the Poor.

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

On the steps of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

18th and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Philadelphia, PA 19103

 

The peaceful prayer vigil is being held on the same day that arguments will be heard by the Supreme Court of the United States in regards to the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Mandate. The Little Sister of the Poor are in a legal battle for their religious freedom in the face of threats imposed upon them by the HHS Mandate.

 

For more information about the Little Sisters of the Poor in Philadelphia please visit, http://www.littlesistersofthepoorphiladelphia.org/.

 

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Contact:

Jhoselyn Martinez
Communications Specialist
215-587-3747 (office)