Philadelphia Mass for Bishop McFadden set for his birthday

Posted May 3, 2013

Catholics in the Philadelphia Archdiocese will have an opportunity to pray together for Bishop Joseph P. McFadden, who died May 2.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated on what would have been his 66th birthday, May 22, at 7 p.m. in the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia.

All are welcome to participate.

The late bishop will be laid to rest Wednesday, May 8, in Harrisburg, Pa.

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Philadelphia Mass for Bishop McFadden set for his birthday

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