PALM SUNDAY MASS - April 9th - 10:45 a.m.
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
In celebration of the Lord's entrance into Jerusalem, Cardinal Justin Rigali will bless the palms to be distributed to the faithful. Following the blessing of the palms, the Cardinal will be the celebrant and homilist at the Mass of Passion (Palm) Sunday. (no mult box feed)

HOLY THURSDAY CHRISM MASS - April 13th - 9:40 a.m. Procession/ 10:00 a.m. Mass
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Cardinal Justin Rigali is the main celebrant and homilist at the Holy Thursday Chrism Mass, which commemorates the day on which the priesthood was established. During the Mass, Cardinal Rigali will bless the three oils used in Sacraments: the Oil of Catechumens, used in Baptism; the Oil of the Sick, used in anointing of the sick; and Chrism Oil, used in the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Orders.
(mult box feed)

HOLY THURSDAY MASS OF THE LORD'S SUPPER - April 13th - 5:00 p.m.
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Cardinal Justin Rigali is the main celebrant and homilist. This mass commemorates the Last Supper, during which Christ instituted the sacrament of Holy Eucharist. After the homily, following the example of Christ who washed the feet of the apostles at the Last Supper, the Cardinal will wash the feet of twelve seminarians from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. (mult box feed)

GOOD FRIDAY - April 14th - 3:00 p.m.
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Cardinal Justin Rigali is the celebrant and homilist at the Solemn Liturgy of the Passion and Death of Jesus. The traditional veneration of the cross, led by Cardinal Rigali, will take place during the liturgy.
(no mult box feed)

HOLY SATURDAY EASTER VIGIL - April 15th - 8:00 p.m.
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Cardinal Justin Rigali is the celebrant and homilist at the Easter Vigil Mass. The special ceremonies that take place during the Mass are all related to the Resurrection. The ceremonies include: the Blessing of the Fire, the lighting of the Paschal Candle, and the Blessing of the Easter Water. (mult box feed)

EASTER SUNDAY MASS - April 16th - 11:00 a.m.
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Cardinal Justin Rigali is the celebrant and homilist at the Mass of the Resurrection. Other Masses at the Cathedral on Easter Sunday are: 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. (no mult box feed)


Editor's Note: On Thursday, April 13th at the Chrism Mass and Mass of the Lord's Supper ONLY - television cameras will not be permitted in the Cathedral. An audio and video mult box feed will be provided in the parking lot of the Cathedral. Crews will need a bnc connector and a recording deck or a live truck. Reporters and still photographers will be permitted in the Cathedral but are asked to remain in the designated area for the media. Cameras are permitted for all other Holy Week events, however, we ask that you call the Cathedral Rectory at 215-561-1313 if you plan to cover.

Contact
Meredith V. Wilson
Communications Specialist
215-587-3747