Puerto Rican Catholic Heritage Celebrated at Cathedral

By CatholicPhilly Staff • Posted September 27, 2024

Hundreds of Catholics celebrated their Puerto Rican heritage during a Mass Thursday, Sept. 26 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul led by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez. Participating were an honor guard of numerous Philadelphia Police officers, children and young women in traditional dress, and priests who serve in Hispanic ministry. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

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