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Contact: Chris Pierno
Advancement & Marketing Manager
(301) 448-1880 x306
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Contact: Chris Pierno
Advancement & Marketing Manager
(301) 448-1880 x306
[email protected]
Catholic Apostolate Center Assists with USCCB Coverage of Pope Francis’ to the United States
WASHINGTON, DC – During the historic visit of Pope Francis to the United States, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. (Director of the Catholic Apostolate Center) and Dr. Susan Timoney (Secretary for Pastoral Ministry & Social Concerns, Archdiocese of Washington and Catholic Apostolate Center Advisor) will participate in over 28 hours of online live-stream video coverage of papal events for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Fr. Frank and Dr. Timoney will be providing commentary and explanations of several events as they happen in Washington, New York City, and Philadelphia.
These events include: the canonization Mass of Blessed Junípero Serra, the Holy Father’s visit to Catholic Charities in Washington, Vespers at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York, Mass at the Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia, blessing and remarks on Independence Mall, the Festival of Families, the Holy Father’s visit to St. Charles Borromeo Seminary and the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility, as well as the closing Mass of the World Meeting of Families on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia.
Additionally, the Catholic Apostolate Center is also providing an online information portal for resources on the Papal Visit. Links to articles and information on the Holy Father’s three stops in the U.S., Blessed Junípero Serra, along with resources on Marriage and Family life can be found at: www.papalvisit2015.us.
All events will be live streamed in English with audio commentary from the USCCB website here:Select events will also be available in English and Spanish for video on demand here (events will usually be available within one hour after conclusion):
Mobile (smartphone or tablet):
- You can watch all live-streaming and video on demand as well as up to the minute news and photos from the USA Catholic Church app available for iOS and Android. You can download the app for free by visiting www.USACatholic.Church on your smartphone or tablet.
The Catholic Apostolate Center is a ministry of the Society of the Catholic Apostolate (Pallottines) - Immaculate Conception Province. It was founded in 2011 to respond to the needs of the Church through developing – in collaboration with dioceses and other institutions and organizations – formation programs for the New Evangelization; assisting pastoral leaders in deepening collaboration with one another; and providing formation opportunities for members and collaborators of the Union of Catholic Apostolate.
The Center takes its inspiration from the spirituality of St. Vincent Pallotti and achieves its goals through hosting conferences, seminars, webinars, and presentations as well as providing online and print resources.
The Center takes its inspiration from the spirituality of St. Vincent Pallotti and achieves its goals through hosting conferences, seminars, webinars, and presentations as well as providing online and print resources.