Photos: Cathedral Mass of Thanksgiving- May 8, 2010

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Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 8, 2010
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 8, 2010 - Mass of Thanksgiving in honor of Saint Raphaela Mary, Foundress of the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, on the occasion of the placement of her statue in Saint Peters Basilica, Vatican City, Rome
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Pictured:
Pictured: - Outside view of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Pictured:
Pictured: - Inside view of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Pictured:
Pictured: - Sister Dorothy, Provincial Superior of the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, USA Province welcomes friends to the special Mass at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul.
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Pictured:
Pictured: - View of friends and family who attended
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Pictured:
Pictured: - Friends and Families of the Handmaids gathered to celebrate with the Handmaids this momentous event
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Pictured: - The side altar was adorned with a statue of Saint Raphaela Mary, the Constitutions of the Handmaids, a Crucifix, 26 international flags representing countries where the Handmaids are present today, and flowers symbolizing purity and faithfulness
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Pictured:
Pictured: - Display of the new statue of Saint Raphaela Mary in Rome
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Pictured:
Pictured: - Displays of Handmaid Ministries line the entrance of the Cathedral
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Pictured: - Sister Theresa and Sister Uyen-chi
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Pictured: - A young man meets Cardinal Rigali
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Pictured: - Members of the Flynn family meet with Cardinal Rigali
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Pictured: - A friend of the Handmaids meets Cardinal Rigali
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Pictured: - Mr. Pat and Cardinal Rigali
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Pictured: - Sister Kathy and Cardinal Rigali
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Pictured: - Mrs. Betty Beck and Cardinal Rigali
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Pictured:
Pictured: - Toni Romano reads the Second Reading
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Pictured:
Pictured: - Mr. Ernie Beck reads a petition
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Pictured:
Pictured: - Mr. Dan Mealey reads a petition.
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Pictured:
Pictured: - Sister Teresita reads a petition
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Pictured: - Sr. Cam reads a petition
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Pictured:
Pictured: - Sister Oanh reads a petition
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Pictured:
Pictured: - Ms. Ruth Saavedra reads a petition
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Pictured: - Concelebrants
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Pictured:
Pictured: - Concelebrants
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Pictured:
Pictured: - Concelebrants
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Pictured:
Pictured: - Handmaid Province- presented by Sister Theresa and Sister Uyen-chi, signifying the beginning of their presence in Philadelphia, 1926
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Pictured:
Pictured: - Heart of Jesus- Presented by Ancillae-Assumpta Academy students
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Pictured:
Pictured: - Mary, First Handmaid- Presented by Ancillae-Assumpta Academy parents
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Pictured:
Pictured: - Saint Raphaela Mary- Presented by Ancillae-Assumta Academy lay administrators
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Pictured: - Joy- Presented by alumnae from Ancilla-Domini Academy
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Pictured: - Hospitality- Presented by Sister Mary Carboy, SSJ and Sister Julia Grey, OP, members of the Saint Raphaela Center Staff
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Pictured: - Simplicity: Presented by friends and Hispanic Cursillistas of the Saint Raphaela Center
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Pictured: - Humility- Presented by Ann, Volunteer from the Saint Raphaela Center in Haverford, PA
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Pictured: - Reparation- Presented by an Adorer of the Blessed Sacrament
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Pictured: - Eucharist- Presented by ACJ Associates, Wyncote and Haverford
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Pictured: - Ignatian Spirituality- Presented by African-American members of the Philadelphia multicultural ministries
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Pictured:
Pictured: - Universality- Presented by Filipino and Indonesian members of the Philadelphia multicultural ministries
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Pictured:
Pictured: - Adoration- Presented by Vietnamese and Cambodian memebrs of the Philadelphia multicultural ministries
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Pictured: - Community- Presented by Chinese Cantonese and Chinese Mandarin members of the Philadelphia multicultural ministries
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Pictured: - Availability: Presented by Sister Dona and Sister Cecilia from the Handmaids\' Florida Ministries
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Pictured: - Obedience- presented by Sister Margarita, from the Handmaids\' Georgia Ministries
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Pictured: - Compassion- presented by volunteers from the El Salvador Mission, Project FIAT
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Pictured: - Peace-Presented by members of the Handmaid\'s Development Advisory Board
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Pictured:
Pictured: - Sister Dorothy, Provincial Superior, and Cardinal Rigali
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Pictured:
Pictured: - Friends of the Handmaids present to celebrate this momentous event
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Pictured:
Pictured: - Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
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Pictured: - Cardinal Rigali with Concelebrants
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Pictured:
Pictured: - Members of the Ancillae-Assumpta Academy Choir, comprised of Alumni and Current parents and students
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Pictured:
Pictured: - Project FIAT Volunteers and Cardinal Rigali
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Pictured:
Pictured: - Handmaids\' Development Advisory Board Members with Cardinal Rigali
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Pictured: - Procession Leaders
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Pictured: - Dr. and Mrs. Muniz, Honorary Vice Consul of Spain in Philadelphia, and Mr. Camilo Villarino-Marzo and Family, Political Counselor in charge of European and Defense Affairs, Embassy of Spain with Provincial Superior, Sister Dorothy, and Cardinal Rigali
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Pictured:
Pictured: - Ralph and Toni Romano with Cardinal Rigali
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Pictured:
Pictured: - Sister Dorothy, Provincial Superior, of the Handmaids with Cardinal Rigali
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Pictured: - Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus with Cardinal Justin Rigali
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Pictured: - Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus share a laugh with Cardinal Rigali
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Pictured:
Pictured: - Sister Dona, Sister Sagrario, and Cardinal Rigali
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Pictured: - Sister Betty Anne and Cardinal Rigali
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Pictured: - Sister Uyen-chi and Cardinal Rigali
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Pictured: - Sister Philomena and Cardinal Rigali
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Pictured: - Haverford, PA Handmaid Community with friend, Ann, and Cardinal Rigali
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Pictured:
Pictured: - Sister Margarita with Cardinal Rigali
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Pictured: - Sister M.T. with Cardinal Rigali