The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will celebrate the 200th anniversary of its founding beginning April 2007 through April 2008.

One of the highlights will be a concert at the Kimmel Center on October 10, 2007. The concert will be performed by the Bicentennial Chorus and Orchestra, made up of more than 350 elementary and secondary students from parishes and schools throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. This select group of students auditioned and was chosen to represent the Archdiocese during the Bicentennial celebration.

Photo Opportunity: Bicentennial Elementary Chorus rehearsal on:

Monday, February 5, 2007
7:00 p.m.
Archdiocesan Office Center Auditorium
222 North 17th Street
Philadelphia

The Bicentennial Chorus and Orchestra will participate in other special events throughout the Bicentennial celebration. The Elementary Chorus will provide the music for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Pilgrimage to the National Shrine on April 28, 2007. This Pilgrimage will help the Archdiocese begin the celebration of its Bicentennial. Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia, Bishops, Priests, Religious and thousands of laity will rededicate themselves to Jesus through the Immaculate Heart of Mary on April 28, 2007.

The theme of the Bicentennial celebration is Serving the People of God in the Beginning, Now and Always.

Editor's note: For more information about the Bicentennial Celebration of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, please contact 215-587-3747 or e-mail communof@adphila.org.

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Serving the People of God in the Beginning, Now and Always

Contact
Meredith Wilson
Communications Specialist
215-587-3747