Pope Francis’ first apostolic journey to United States

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The times listed below are Central time. Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will attend the portions in Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia.

Tuesday, Sept. 22, Washington, D.C.

  • 3 p.m.: Arrival to the Joint Base Andrews

Wednesday, Sept. 23, Washington, D.C.

  • 8:15 a.m.: Welcome ceremony and meeting with President Obama at the White House
  • 10:30 a.m.: Midday prayer with the bishops of the United States, St. Matthew Cathedral.
  • 3:15 p.m.: Mass of Canonization of Blessed Junipero Serra, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

Thursday, Sept. 24, Washington, D.C., and New York City

  • 8:20 a.m.:  Address to joint meeting of the United States Congress 
  • 10:15 a.m. Visit to St. Patrick in the City and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington
  • 3 p.m.: Depart from Joint Base Andrews and arrive at John F. Kennedy International Airport
  • 5:45 p.m.: Evening Prayer at St. Patrick's Cathedral 

Friday, Sept. 25, New York City

  • 7:30 a.m.: Visit to the United Nations and address to the United Nations General Assembly
  • 10:30 a.m.: Multi-religious service at 9/11 Memorial and Museum, World Trade Center 
  • 3 p.m.: Visit to Our Lady Queen of Angels School, East Harlem
  • 5 p.m.: Mass at Madison Square Garden

Saturday, Sept. 26, New York City and Philadelphia

  • 7:40 a.m.: Departure from John F. Kennedy International Airport and arrival at Atlantic Aviation, Philadelphia 
  • 9:30 a.m.: Mass at Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia 
  • 3:45 p.m.: Visit to Independence Mall
  • 6:30 p.m.:  Visit to the Festival of Families, Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Sunday, Sept. 27, Philadelphia

  • 8:15 a.m.: Meeting with bishops at St. Martin's Chapel, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary 
  • 10 a.m.: Visit to Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility 
  • 3 p.m.: Mass for the conclusion of the World Meeting of Families, Benjamin Franklin Parkway 
  • 6  p.m.: Visit with organizers, volunteers and benefactors of the World Meeting of Families and return to Rome, Atlantic Aviation 

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