Photos: Cathedral Mass of Thanksgiving- May 8, 2010
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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
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pictured: - Outside view of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pictured: - Inside view of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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.
Pictured: - View of friends and family who attended
Pictured: - Friends and Families of the Handmaids gathered to celebrate with the Handmaids this momentous event
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
Pictured: - Display of the new statue of Saint Raphaela Mary in Rome
Pictured: - Displays of Handmaid Ministries line the entrance of the Cathedral
Pictured: - Sister Theresa and Sister Uyen-chi
Pictured: - A young man meets Cardinal Rigali
Pictured: - Members of the Flynn family meet with Cardinal Rigali
Pictured: - A friend of the Handmaids meets Cardinal Rigali
Pictured: - Mr. Pat and Cardinal Rigali
Pictured: - Sister Kathy and Cardinal Rigali
Pictured: - Mrs. Betty Beck and Cardinal Rigali
Pictured: - Toni Romano reads the Second Reading
Pictured: - Mr. Ernie Beck reads a petition
Pictured: - Mr. Dan Mealey reads a petition.
Pictured: - Sister Teresita reads a petition
Pictured: - Sr. Cam reads a petition
Pictured: - Sister Oanh reads a petition
Pictured: - Ms. Ruth Saavedra reads a petition
Pictured: - Concelebrants
Pictured: - Concelebrants
Pictured: - Concelebrants
Pictured: - Handmaid Province- presented by Sister Theresa and Sister Uyen-chi, signifying the beginning of their presence in Philadelphia, 1926
Pictured: - Heart of Jesus- Presented by Ancillae-Assumpta Academy students
Pictured: - Mary, First Handmaid- Presented by Ancillae-Assumpta Academy parents
Pictured: - Saint Raphaela Mary- Presented by Ancillae-Assumta Academy lay administrators
Pictured: - Joy- Presented by alumnae from Ancilla-Domini Academy
Pictured: - Hospitality- Presented by Sister Mary Carboy, SSJ and Sister Julia Grey, OP, members of the Saint Raphaela Center Staff
Pictured: - Simplicity: Presented by friends and Hispanic Cursillistas of the Saint Raphaela Center
Pictured: - Humility- Presented by Ann, Volunteer from the Saint Raphaela Center in Haverford, PA
Pictured: - Reparation- Presented by an Adorer of the Blessed Sacrament
Pictured: - Eucharist- Presented by ACJ Associates, Wyncote and Haverford
Pictured: - Ignatian Spirituality- Presented by African-American members of the Philadelphia multicultural ministries
Pictured: - Universality- Presented by Filipino and Indonesian members of the Philadelphia multicultural ministries
Pictured: - Adoration- Presented by Vietnamese and Cambodian memebrs of the Philadelphia multicultural ministries
Pictured: - Community- Presented by Chinese Cantonese and Chinese Mandarin members of the Philadelphia multicultural ministries
Pictured: - Availability: Presented by Sister Dona and Sister Cecilia from the Handmaids\' Florida Ministries
Pictured: - Obedience- presented by Sister Margarita, from the Handmaids\' Georgia Ministries
Pictured: - Compassion- presented by volunteers from the El Salvador Mission, Project FIAT
Pictured: - Peace-Presented by members of the Handmaid\'s Development Advisory Board
Pictured: - Sister Dorothy, Provincial Superior, and Cardinal Rigali
Pictured: - Friends of the Handmaids present to celebrate this momentous event
Pictured: - Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Pictured: - Cardinal Rigali with Concelebrants
Pictured: - Members of the Ancillae-Assumpta Academy Choir, comprised of Alumni and Current parents and students
Pictured: - Project FIAT Volunteers and Cardinal Rigali
Pictured: - Handmaids\' Development Advisory Board Members with Cardinal Rigali
Pictured: - Procession Leaders
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
Pictured: - Ralph and Toni Romano with Cardinal Rigali
Pictured: - Sister Dorothy, Provincial Superior, of the Handmaids with Cardinal Rigali
Pictured: - Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus with Cardinal Justin Rigali
Pictured: - Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus share a laugh with Cardinal Rigali
Pictured: - Sister Dona, Sister Sagrario, and Cardinal Rigali
Pictured: - Sister Betty Anne and Cardinal Rigali
Pictured: - Sister Uyen-chi and Cardinal Rigali
Pictured: - Sister Philomena and Cardinal Rigali
Pictured: - Haverford, PA Handmaid Community with friend, Ann, and Cardinal Rigali
Pictured: - Sister Margarita with Cardinal Rigali
Pictured: - Sister M.T. with Cardinal Rigali