Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., will celebrate Mass for couples who have been married 1, 25, 50, or more years at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. The annual Anniversary Mass is a celebration and tribute to family and the Sacrament of Marriage. This year, the Masses will be celebrated on two days, Saturday and Sunday, and will include for the first time couples who have been married 1-5 years.

Couples married 25 years or more and couples married 1-5 years
Saturday, May 5, 2012
5:15 p.m.
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Couples married 50 years or more
Sunday, May 6, 2012
11:00 a.m.
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Hundreds of married couples from the five counties of the Archdiocese gather at the Cathedral each year for the Anniversary Mass. Husbands and wives celebrating their Golden and Silver Anniversary and other milestones gather with their children, grandchildren, family and friends to celebrate their marriage.

No prior registration is required. Friends and family are encouraged to attend.

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Editor's Note: For more information or questions about the Wedding Anniversary Masses, please contact the Family Life Office at 215-587-5639 or email famlife@adphila.org.

Contact
Jhoselyn Martinez
Communications Specialist
215-587-3747