'It is difficult to see these four parish elementary schools close but we must acknowledge the reality of declining enrollment and limited parish resources,' said Cardinal Bevilacqua.

Cardinal Bevilacqua formally accepted this recommendation in January 2003. In the Philadelphia - South Vicariate, Saint Charles Borromeo Parish Elementary School is to close in June 2003, the result of a recommendation from a parish Feasibility Study Team. Cardinal Bevilacqua formally accepted the recommendation in December 2002. The three schools in the Philadelphia - North Vicariate are to close in June 2003 in order to establish an Area Catholic School at Holy Innocents Parish Elementary School as a result of the recommendation from a General Steering Committee, which consisted of the four pastors, principals and one lay representative from each parish. Saint Charles Borromeo Parish Elementary School is located in the Philadelphia - South Vicariate. Saint Joachim, Saint Joan of Arc and Mater Dolorosa Parish Elementary Schools are located in the Philadelphia - North Vicariate. The Saint Athanasius Parish Choir and the Triumph Baptist Church Choir will provide the music.ĬARDINAL BEVILACQUA SADDENED BY SCHOOL CLOSINGSĪnthony Cardinal Bevilacqua, Archbishop of Philadelphia, expresses his sadness at the closure of four parish elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The prayer service is co-sponsored by Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office for Black Catholics and the Office for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs. People of every race and faith are urged to attend this celebration of the life and legacy of a modern day martyr and hero. Participants will include the Most Reverend Joseph Martino, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia Rabbi Howard Addison, President of the Board of Rabbis of Greater Philadelphia Reverend Linward Crowe, President of the Philadelphia Leadership Foundation and Imam Anwar Muhaiman of the International Muslim Brotherhood, Quba Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies. This observance provides an opportunity to reflect on the principles of nonviolent social change and racial equality promoted by the slain civil rights leader. King's vision and devotion to non-violence, peace and justice every January. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia recalls Dr. Hall, Jr., Pastor of Triumph Baptist Church in Philadelphia. This year's theme is Let us Realize the Dream and the guest speaker is civil rights pioneer Reverend James S.

PRAYER SERVICE IN HONOR OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.Īnthony Cardinal Bevilacqua, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will preside at the 20th annual Archdiocesan Interfaith Commemorative Prayer Service in remembrance of Rev. May all of us prayerfully reflect on our responsibility to ensure that our public traditions remain sources of personal respect, civic unity and communal harmony.Įditor's Note: Contact information for Philadelphia Department of Recreation: telephone: 21, fax: 21 or mail to 1515 Arch Street, 10th Floor, Philadelphia, Pa 19102-1587.ĬARDINAL BEVILACQUA TO PRESIDE AT 20TH ANNUAL INTERFAITH I invite all Catholics as well as people of good will to express their displeasure regarding such inappropriate behavior in a publicly sponsored forum by contacting city officials. The Archdiocese has been in contact with City officials regarding this matter. This performance, if it is to proceed, insults all the faithful clergy, religious and laity who live their lives serving God as well as their sisters and brothers. It is actually an attack on the Catholic Faith and Church, clergy and laity alike.

While such mean-spirited mockery may be protected as free speech, it is still hateful speech and as such has no place in a city parade. I am horrified that any person or group can be so callous.Īt the same time, I express outrage over the demeaning caricature of our Holy Father, bishops, priests and religious women. This group plans to do an insensitive and tasteless skit which can only be extremely painful for any victim who has experienced any type of abuse. However, according to an article in the Decemedition of the Philadelphia Daily News, this proud tradition and source of pride will be sullied by the irresponsible actions of the Slick Duck Comic Brigade. It has been an important part of the social and cultural fabric of this region. The Mummers' Parade, which is a long standing tradition in the City of Philadelphia, has been a source of pride for those who live in and around the City of Brotherly Love.

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