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Landmark: Saint Cecilia Church
North side of Rhawn at Ridgeway. On the Lower Northeast tour.
Saint Cecilia
Thomas J. Mangan (Architect),
1954 (possibly 1955)
* statue of Cecilia of Rome
* standing person
wearing a cap,
branch,
musical instrument (possibly a portative organ or xylophone)
* Over the entrance.
Saint Cecilia Church.
* 40.076035,-75.080660 [map] [nearby]
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org's Thomas J. Mangan page
+wikipedia.org's Cecilia of Rome page
Memorial to Victims of Sexual Abuse
2026
* quote from the Gospel of Saint John
* words,
light
* inscription:
front:
"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it." John:1-5
This light burns to honor all victims of sexual abuse by clergy and others at our parish,
throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and throughout the nation.
May their light burn brightly as we protect our children and all that are vulnerable.
left:
I had to forgive a person who wasn't even sorry. That is strength.
A Survivor
right:
You are not alone. Our parish believes you. We are sorry. We stand with you.
* In front of the Southeast corner of Saint Cecilia Church.
* 40.075995,-75.080605 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Religious,
Unidentified Artists
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's John the Evangelist page
