This morning, shortly before 9:00 am, the Holy Father arrived at Saint Patrick's Cathedral in New York City. Waiting along the motorcade route were some very enthusiastic onlookers who cheered and waved the yellow and white of the Vatican flag.
Upon his arrival at the Cathedral, His Holiness made his way into the church, to the thunderous applause of the clergy and religious of the Archdiocese who were waiting for him there. Also in attendance were two lay people from each Archdiocese and Diocese across the United States. The Holy Father made his way behind the altar to the Altar of Reposition and knelt in prayer for a few moments before greeting some of the dignitaries who were waiting nearby. He then proceeded to the sacristy where he vested for Mass.
The liturgy began shortly after 9:15 this morning and was a most joyous occasion. Edward Cardinal Egan welcomed the Holy Father to Saint Patrick's Cathedral, and the congregation broke into spontaneous applause. 'Built with the pennies of the Catholics of New York', Egan explained, Saint Patrick's has served as the Cathedral of the Archdiocese, as well as a place of prayer for people of all faiths who have come either as tourists or seekers.- Homily of the Holy Father at the Votive Mass for the Universal Church, celebrated with priests, men and women religous in the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, New York City, July 19, 2008
This afternoon, the Holy Father visited with youth who are living with disabilities. This encounter took place at 4:30 this afternoon in the chapel of Saint Joseph's Seminary in Yonkers, NY.
- Words to young people living with disabilities, July 19, 2008
Following this encounter, the Holy Father participated in a youth rally on the grounds of Saint Joseph's Seminary where he spoke with those who were gathered there.
- Address of His Holiness during the meeting with young people and seminiarians at Sa
int Joseph's Seminary, Yonkers, NY, July 19, 2008
The final day of the Holy Father's pilgrimage promises to be yet another full day of pilgrimage for the Holy Father. Tomorrow morning, he will visit Ground Zero at 9:15 am and pause for a moment of prayer. He will then celebrate Mass in Yankee Stadium at 2:00 pm (special video instructions have been issued in advance of this gathering to explain the procedure for the distribution of communion) and then depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York at 8:00 pm.
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