Prayers were offered for the dedication of the “Knotted Grotto” at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia, Sept. 3. See our photo gallery of the colorful and moving event, and see our full story here. (Photos by Sarah Webb)
Donna Crilley Farrell, executive director of the World Meeting of Families, addresses the crowd gathered for the dedication of the “Knotted Grotto” at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
Meg Saligman, the artist who created the grotto exhibit, speaks at the dedication.
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Each ribbon at the grotto contains a prayer.
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A painting of Mary, the Mother of God, depicts her untying the knots of people’s lives. The devotion is a favorite of Pope Francis, who will see the grotto and painting when he visits the cathedral Sept. 26.
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Sister Mary Scullion, R.S.M., executive director of Project HOME.
Father Dennis Gill, rector of the cathedral and Sister Mary Scullion.
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