The Diocese of Harrisburg announced the following funeral arrangements for Bishop Joseph P. McFadden. All liturgies are open to the public.
Bishop McFadden will lie in state at St. Patrick Cathedral, 212 State Street in Harrisburg, Pa., from Sunday, May 5 at 7 p.m. until Tuesday evening, May 7, when the Rite of Transfer of the Body will be held. The casket will be closed during all rites, and the viewings will end at the conclusion of the evening prayer liturgy.
The funeral Mass for Bishop McFadden will be celebrated at the Holy Name of Jesus Church, 6150 Allentown Blvd., Harrisburg, Pa., on Wednesday, May 8. Services that day will begin at 8 a.m. with a Rite of Gathering in the Presence of the Body.
The Solemn Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in the Bishop’s Circle area. The cemetery is located across from St. Catherine Laboure Parish, 4000 Derry Street, Swatara Township.
Sunday, May 5 – St. Patrick Cathedral, 212 State Street, Harrisburg
7 p.m.: Rite of Reception of the Body with Solemn Evening Prayer
Monday, May 6 — St. Patrick Cathedral, 212 State Street, Harrisburg
8 a.m.: Rite of Gathering in the Presence of the Body
Viewing of the Body
12 noon: Mass
12:45 p.m.: Viewing of the Body
7 p.m.: Solemn Evening Prayer
Tuesday, May 7 — St. Patrick Cathedral, 212 State Street, Harrisburg
8 a.m.: Rite of Gathering in the Presence of the Body
Viewing of the Body
12 noon: Mass
12:45 p.m.: Viewing of the Body
4 p.m.: Rite of Transfer of the Body to Holy Name of Jesus Church
7 p.m.: Solemn Evening Prayer
Wednesday, May 8 — Holy Name of Jesus Church, 6150 Allentown Blvd., Harrisburg
8 a.m.: Rite of Gathering in the Presence of the Body
Viewing of the Body
10 a.m.: Closing of the Coffin
10:30 a.m.: Solemn Funeral Mass
Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, 4075 Derry Street, Harrisburg
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