News Release
October 30, 2001
CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION SPONSORS
LITURGY FOR ATHLETES
The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) Parish Youth Ministry is sponsoring a special Liturgy for young athletes and their coaches on
7:00 p.m.
Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul
18th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia
Reverend Thomas Higgins, Director of the Office for Youth and Young Adults, will be the celebrant and homilist. This Mass is an opportunity for Archdiocesan athletes and coaches to come together to celebrate their faith. Representatives from more than 100 parishes are expected to be in attendance.
The mission of the CYO Parish Youth Ministry is to assist parishes in their goal to be "youth friendly" and to encourage young people to participate in the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith community. The program accomplishes these goals through programs designed to develop the spiritual, physical, social and cultural dimensions of youth.
Contact
Marie Kelly
Associate Director
215-587-3747