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Order the 2004-2005 Catholic Directory!

By Christie L. Chicoine
CS&T Staff Writer

Take a break from those dogeared Christmas catalogs and pick up the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s 2004-’05 Catholic Directory.
Published annually by The Catholic Standard & Times, the directory is the official guide to the who, what, when, where, why and how of the Catholic Church in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties.
New additions grace the directory this year.
In an effort to keep the region’s Catholics informed, publication of the directory was pushed back this summer in order to include changes in the administrative structure of the Archdiocese. Now, all the latest assignments and appointments are included.
Curious as to what it would be like to attend a Mass celebrated in French? Chinese? Portuguese? Consult pages 270-271 for a complete schedule of Masses in foreign languages. You will also find on page 270 a listing of Masses that are celebrated and interpreted in American Sign Language.
And, back by popular demand, suburban parishes are listed by town.
The Year of the Eucharist is given center stage in the directory. On the cover you will see picture of a monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament, and page 3 is devoted to excerpts of Cardinal Justin Rigali’s pastoral letter on the Year of the Eucharist.
The directory can become the source for a Catholic trivia game for the holidays: How many parishes are in the Archdiocese? Answer: 275. How many square miles make up the Archdiocese? Answer: 2,182. How many diocesan priests can Catholics brag about to members of neighboring dioceses? Answer: 755. How many baptisms were celebrated in 2003? Answer: 17,398. On what date was Retired Auxiliary Bishop Louis A. DeSimone ordained a priest? Answer: May 10, 1952.
The Catholic Directory also provides the official listing of archdiocesan secretariats, offices, parishes, religious communities, schools and institutions.
In addition, it identifies the Archbishop as well as the bishops, priests, deacons, religious and laity who assist the Archbishop in his ministry.
Please remember to patronize the many Catholic advertisers whose ads appear throughout the directory and in the special index that lists their goods and services.
All this information is available in the directory for only $19.95.
Bulk discounts are also available on orders of 10 or more.
Next to a subscription to The Catholic Standard & Times (at $25 a year), this year’s Catholic Directory ($19.95) is the best gift you could give — or receive. Order both the Standard & Times and the directory and you’ll receive a 10 percent discount (Total cost will be only $39.95.).
This Christmas, spread cheer and thanksgiving with the Catholic Directory and The Catholic Standard & Times.

To order, call The Catholic Standard & Times’ Circulation Department at (215) 587-3667. The supply is limited so order today.