Pope Francis’ first apostolic journey to United States

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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