Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia, has asked all of the faithful of the Archdiocese to join in celebrating Pope Benedict XVI's 60th anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood with a designated period of Eucharistic adoration through Friday, July 1st.

Today, Wednesday, June 29th, the Holy Father celebrates 60 years as a priest. People throughout the world have been invited to observe this occasion by praying for intentions before the Blessed Sacrament and in particular for an increase in vocations to the Priesthood.

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Editor's Note: For a complete list of parishes designated as locations to participate in the Holy Father's anniversary, please visit http://bit.ly/AOPPopeBenedictXVI60th.

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