CONTACT:  Kelcey Brubaker       
Communications Intern   
419-244-6711 x 149
kbrubaker@toledodiocese.org
www.toledodiocese.org

DIOCESE HOSTS DIVERSITY MASS AND FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

JULY 13, 2010—Toledo, OH—As part of the diocesan Centenary celebration, Our Lady of Consolation Basilica and National Shrine in Carey, Ohio will host a Diversity Mass and Celebration on Sunday, July 18 beginning at noon. The diocese invites you to bring your family for the Diversity Mass celebrated by Bishop Leonard P. Blair, and an afternoon of ethnic foods and cultural entertainment in the cafeteria from 1:15 – 4 p.m. There will also be a rosary procession and Eucharistic devotion at 2:30 p.m.

The general intercessions will be read in various languages reflective of the communities in the Diocese of Toledo including Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Tagalog, German and English.  The celebration will feature cultural entertainment including the Ardan Academy of Irish Dance, the Alma Dance Experience and the St. Martin de Porres Women of Grace Praise Dancers. According to Daniel Demski, Master of Ceremony for the Diversity Mass, “This day, centering on the Eucharistic Liturgy, celebrates our unity in the faith and the diversity of our people. The Diocese of Toledo has enjoyed one hundred years of tireless service from people of many ethnic backgrounds. We celebrate our accomplishments and renew our efforts to work together in building up the Kingdom of God.”

The Our Lady of Consolation Basilica and National Shrine are located at 315 Clay Street, Carey.

For more information please contact Mike Youngblood, Director of the Black Catholic Ministry, at 419-244-6711 X 511 or myoungblood@toledodiocese.org.

This event is made possible through the Annual Catholic Appeal.

The Diocese of Toledo, established April 15, 1910 encompasses 8222 square miles in a mixture of urban and rural areas that spans 19 counties across Northwest Ohio, serving 321,516 Catholics in 128 parishes. The diocese includes Allen, Crawford, Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Huron, Lucas, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Richland, Sandusky, Seneca, and Van Wert, Williams, Wood and Wyandot counties.

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