sponsored by the Legion of Mary
Of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel
The Brown Scapular
Sunday, July 28, 2024
1:00 PM ─ 3:00 PM
1st Presenter: Ramona Milburn*
2nd Presenter: Deacon James Mahoney*
For over four hundred years the wearing of the Brown Scapular was popular among the Catholic faithful. While it may have always caused questions from non-Catholics, the period since the Second Vatican Council found it falling into disuse thereby making it an object of curiosity among Catholics and non-Catholics alike.
Location: Room 1307
Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, 222 N 17th St Philadelphia, PA 19103
All are welcome, free parking available.
Sandwiches, Coffee, and Donuts are provided during the Tea Break.
* Ramona Milburn is an active member of the Cathedral parish and a dedicated Legion of Mary warrior. She has served as a CCD instructor and a member of the choir at Visitation BVM parish, Rite of Christian Initiation Sponsor for the Cathedral, and a lector for St Helena parish and The Basilica of The Miraculous Medal Shrine
*Deacon James Mahoney serves the Philadelphia community and is a dedicated servant of God at the Basilica of the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal on Chelten Avenue.
“The purpose of the Patricians Meeting is to build up the religious knowledge of the people, to teach them how to explain themselves and to encourage them to apostleship.” Quoted from the Official Handbook of the Legion of Mary, chapter 38: the Patricians
