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News Release

October 20, 2004

The Archdiocesan Celebration of World Youth Day
Youthfest '04


The Office for Youth and Young Adults of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is sponsoring Youthfest 2004, a spiritual and fun-filled gathering of high school students on

Saturday, October 23, 2004
1:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cardinal Dougherty High School
6301 N. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA


More than 800 teens are expected to attend this event, which is the local celebration of World Youth Day. Activities will include an opening ceremony by student leadership, a keynote speaker, games, liturgy, dinner and dancing.

Bishop Robert Maginnis, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia, will celebrate the 5:00 p.m. Youthfest Mass.

The agenda for the day is:

12:30 p.m. Registration
1:30 p.m Opening Ceremony/Welcome
2:00 p.m. Keynote by Rev. Kevin McGoldrick
2:30 p.m. Service Fair and Games
5:00 p.m. Mass
6:00 p.m. Dinner and dancing

For more information on the day's events contact 215-965-4636

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Contact
Marie Kelly
Associate Director
215-587-3747

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