Posted on 03/31/2016 9:02:01 PM PDT by Morgana
Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia will officiate at Friday's Funeral Mass for Mother Mary Angelica, the nun who founded a major Catholic television network.
Chaput will preside over the Mass at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Ala., according to the website of the Eternal World Television Network, the network that grew out of the religious talk show Mother Angelica began broadcasting from a monastery garage in 1981.
Mother Angelica, 92, died Easter Sunday at the rural Alabama monastery where she lived.
"I had the honor of knowing her personally and witnessed the tremendously positive impact her work for Jesus Christ had on many millions of people," Chaput wrote in a Facebook post announcing he would be the principal celebrant at the funeral.
In Philadelphia, a special Mass will take place at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
(Excerpt) Read more at philly.com ...
Bump for forwarding to wife who was wondering today why Chaput from Philly was conducting mass for Mother Angelica from Alabama.....
As I recall, I think Abp Chaput was involved in the Network.
Perhaps when no other clergy would touch it. Then, I think when Mother was setting affairs in order, she relinquished being the head of it, and maybe Abp Chaput was or is the head. Not real sure since was some time ago I heard this.
Mother Angelica will be missed
Mother Angelica will be missed
Sister Angelica was a wonderful person.
I’m wondering that as well.
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