Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will celebrate Mass on Divine Mercy Sunday at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul for the intentions of all those impacted by the recent earthquake in Italy. The Mass will include special intercessory prayers asking for the mercy of God on all those who suffered and died as a result of this earthquake.

The Mass will also be attended by the Italian Ambassador to the United States, Giovanni Castellaneta. All are welcome to attend the Mass.

Sunday, April 19, 2009
5:00 p.m.
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia



The 6.3 magnitude earthquake occurred on April 6, 2009 in the province of L'Aquila. As of April 10, 2009, Italian authorities said nearly 300 people had been killed and more than 1,000 injured. Some 28, 000 people had been left homeless by the earthquake.

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Editor's Note: There will be no mult-box feed provided for this mass; all media will be permitted in the Cathedral but are asked to remain in the designated area for the media (by the side pillars) and are asked to stay out of the center aisles at all times.

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