Around the Diocese
Posted Monday, February 26, 2007
Bishop Bennison urges use of alternate proper for Sunday, March 4, 2007
Proper for the Commemoration of the 200th Anniversary of the Passage in the United States of a Law to end the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
On January 6, 2007 the 223rd Convention of the Diocese of Pennsylvania resolved to strongly urge me as Bishop and each congregation to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the signing of legislation abolishing the Slave Trade in the United States.
Read the full message...Education & Training
Posted Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Under One Roof Event
Saturday, March 10, 2007
9:00 am to 2:30 pm
Philadelphia Cathedral
38th and Ludlow Streets, Philadelphia, PA
Download the Registration Form
For immediate registration information, please contact J.D. Lafrance at (215) 627-6434 x151 or at jdlafrance@diopa.org
"Through the Waters of Baptism:
Forever Growing in Christ"
Keynote Speaker: The Rev Dr Howard Anderson
President and Warden of the Cathedral College
Washington National Cathedral
This year we will have three workshop sessions; two in the morning and one in the afternoon. As a result of this new format, attendees will have the opportunity to join us in worship, hear our keynote address, take three workshops, and have lunch included all for the very modest registration fee of $20 and groups of four or more receive a discount! For those who would be unable to attend otherwise, scholarships are available upon request...everyone is welcome!
Learn more about the Under One Roof event...World News
Posted Monday, February 26, 2007
Presiding Bishop briefs Church Center community on Primates' Meeting
[ENS] Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori on February 23 told the community of people who work at the Episcopal Church Center in New York that the new structures asked for by the primates in Dar es Salaam, and the clarifications they want about the Episcopal Church's stance on blessing same-gender relationships and partnered gay and lesbian priests becoming bishops, can be a "container" in which the Anglican Communion can continue to discuss issues that many Anglicans would rather avoid.
Listen to the mp3 audio of Jefferts Schori's statement.
Read the full text of the Primates' Communiqué.
Read the entire article...Art & Music
Posted Monday, February 26, 2007
Lenten Devotion: Crucifixion Painting by Gerard Di Falco
As part of its Lenten Devotion, Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral will display a painting of the crucified Christ by award-winning artist, Gerard Di Falco.
The acrylic-on-canvas, entitled "ALTAR PAINTING: CHRIST'S CRUCIFIXION AND THE SOLAR ECLIPSE", will be in place until April 4, 2007. The cathedral, located on 38th Street between Market and Chestnut, is open to the public everyday for worship services, meditation, and visiting.
Read more about this painting...Around the Diocese
Posted Thursday, March 01, 2007
Christian Peace Witness for Iraq on March 16, 2007
The 75th General Convention passed Resolution D020 to "call upon all Episcopalians as an act of penitence to oppose and resist through advocacy, protest, and electoral action the continuation of the war in Iraq, and encourage the President and Congress to take proactive steps to end our participation as soon as possible."
Read the full article...Cathedral News
Posted Thursday, March 01, 2007
Lent at the Cathedral
AN INVITATION TO THE OBSERVANCE OF A HOLY LENT A SEASON OF RENEWAL, SPIRITUAL PREPARATION AND HOPE
Sundays in Lent
9:30 am Sung Morning Prayer
10:00 am Holy Eucharist
5:00 pm Holy Eucharist
Monday through Friday
10:00 am Morning Prayer
12:00 pm Eucharist
Wednesdays
5:30 pm Sung Evening Prayer
