The Installation of Archbishop Justin Rigali as Archbishop of Philadelphia will take place on Tuesday, October 7, 2003 at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. The procession begins at 1:15 p.m. and the Mass begins at 2:00 p.m.

BRIEFING SESSION
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office for Communications will offer a briefing for media planning to cover the installation of Archbishop Justin Rigali. Photographers, reporters, editors and producers are welcome.

Thursday, October 2, 2003
10:30 a.m.
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia

Please contact Donna Farrell if you plan to attend at 215-587-3747 or e-mail dfarrell@adphila.org

CREDENTIALS
All media planning to cover the Installation must return a request for credentials by Thursday, October 2nd at 5:00 p.m. To receive a credential request form please call 215-587-3747.

Only credentialed still photographers and reporters will be allowed inside of the Cathedral. An audio/video mult-box feed will be provided for radio stations and videographers in the Cathedral parking lot. TV Crews will need a live truck or bnc connector and a deck. Philadelphia Police will be closing the perimeter streets around the Cathedral and live truck parking will be on a reserved, assigned basis only. Credentials are critical.

Contact
Donna Farrell
Broadcast and Media Specialist
215-587-3747