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For Detroit's New Archbishop
Civic and Religious Leaders Gather for Prayer Breakfast
Issued: February 2, 2009
Archbishop Allen Vigneron will be welcomed by civic and religious leaders at a prayer breakfast on Monday, February 2, at 8 a.m. in the Venetian Room of the Westin Book Cadillac in downtown Detroit.
Included among those speaking during the 90-minute program are:
- Sr. Maureen Fay, O.P., president emeritus, University of Detroit
- Mayor Ken Cockrel, Jr., City of Detroit
- Imam Hassan Qazwini, Islamic Center of America
- Rabbi Joseph Krakoff, Congregation Shaarey Zedek
- Rev. Dr. Oscar W. King III, president, Council of Baptist Pastors
- Cardinal Adam Maida, archbishop emeritus
- Archbishop Vigneron
Over 100 of the invited guests — local government officials and Interfaith religious representatives — have confirmed their attendance.
Those covering this event are advised the prayer breakfast will run on a precisely timed schedule, starting at 8 a.m. sharp. An audio Mult-Box will be provided.
Media resources produced for the recent Installation Mass for Archbishop Vigneron are available at www.AODonline.org/archbishop.
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