The old St. Patrick’s Cathedral will celebrate historic milestones of its ministry of worship and service to the community. The first milestone was the laying of the cornerstone of New York City’s first cathedral church on June 8, 1809. To commemorate this milestone, a day-long series of events will take place on Sunday, June 7, 2009.
The day will begin with a celebratory mass, followed by a parade with floats and thousands of marchers and performers who will wind their way through the streets of the neighborhood. Entertainment, historic displays and an array of culinary delights from area restaurants will reflect the ethnic and cultural changes that have occurred over the past 200 years.
Schedule of Events
11:00 AM
Mass celebrated by the Most Reverend Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New York joined by pastors and parish priests.
12:30 PM
A parade recalling the famous 1861 lithograph painting of New York State's legendary 69th Regiment militia.
2-5 PM
Organ plus concerts in the Cathedral.
A heritage display of photographs and other memorabilia in the Youth Center.
Alumni reunion and Sisters of Charity displays at the school and convent on Prince Street. Special emphasis will be placed on the growth of the Church in the 19th century and the role of the Sisters of Charity.
A presentation of history and art at St. Michael's Russian Catholic Chapel on Mulberry Street.
An exhibition of contemporary religious art in the chapel (lower church); enter from Mulberry Street.
The day will begin with a celebratory mass, followed by a parade with floats and thousands of marchers and performers who will wind their way through the streets of the neighborhood. Entertainment, historic displays and an array of culinary delights from area restaurants will reflect the ethnic and cultural changes that have occurred over the past 200 years.
Schedule of Events
11:00 AM
Mass celebrated by the Most Reverend Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New York joined by pastors and parish priests.
12:30 PM
A parade recalling the famous 1861 lithograph painting of New York State's legendary 69th Regiment militia.
2-5 PM
Organ plus concerts in the Cathedral.
A heritage display of photographs and other memorabilia in the Youth Center.
Alumni reunion and Sisters of Charity displays at the school and convent on Prince Street. Special emphasis will be placed on the growth of the Church in the 19th century and the role of the Sisters of Charity.
A presentation of history and art at St. Michael's Russian Catholic Chapel on Mulberry Street.
An exhibition of contemporary religious art in the chapel (lower church); enter from Mulberry Street.
Entertainment and food vendors on Mulberry Street.
To learn more about the old Saint Patrick's, log onto http://www.gvny.com/content/history/irish/irish_stpats.htm
