PHILADELPHIA (PA)
Daily Times
Published: Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Amid the turmoil in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia over the last decade, it is reassuring that the Vatican recognizes those in the front lines who have had to bear the brunt of public ire.
Donna Farrell of Springfield and Richard McCarron of Haverford are scheduled to be presented with two of the highest papal honors awarded to laypersons in the Roman Catholic Church during 6:30 p.m. Mass Sunday at the Cathedral Basilica of SS Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.
Farrell, who was director for more than seven and a half of her nearly 14 years in the archdiocesan communications office, is set to receive the Pro Ecclesia et Pontiface medal, also known as the cross of honor.
McGarron, who served as secretary of Catholic education for nearly 12 of his 27 years with the archdiocese, is scheduled to be dubbed Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory.
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