The Archdiocese of Philadelphia invites everyone to honor the Blessed Mother, Our Lady of Mercy, during this Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy at the second annual May Procession. This year’s theme is Who is the Mary in Your Life?
Sunday, May 1, 2016
2:00 p.m.
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
The celebration will begin with a Liturgy of the Word in the Cathedral followed by an outdoor May Procession, rosary and crowning of the Blessed Mother. The May Queen will be selected from brief essays submitted by individuals entitled: Who is the Mary in Your Life? The 50 word essays should be emailed to [email protected] by Friday, April 8, 2016.
For more information on the May Procession please visit www.firstsundayinmay.org.
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Contact:Jhoselyn Martinez
Communications Specialist
215-587-3747 (office)