Most Reverend Joseph R. Cistone, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia, will celebrate Mass to mark the National Day of Mourning on Tuesday, January 2, 2007. President George W. Bush has designated the day for prayer in remembrance of the late President Gerald R. Ford.

Tuesday, January 2, 2007
12:05 p.m.
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia

During the Mass led by Bishop Cistone, prayers will be offered for civic leaders, especially leaders in government.

Editor's Note: An audio and video mult-box feed will be provided in the parking lot of the Cathedral. Please enter on 17th Street, between Race and Vine Streets. Crews will need a bnc connector and a recording deck or a live truck. Television cameras will not be permitted in the Cathedral. Reporters and still photographers will be permitted in the Cathedral.


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