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Philadelphia Cathedral Self Study and Profile

“The image offered in the Book of Revelation of the open door which no one can shut inspires the institutional and congregational life at the Philadelphia Cathedral. As a faith community serving the needs of a worshiping congregation, the surrounding University neighborhood and as the mother church of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Cathedral includes and embraces all who approach the open door.”

So begins the preface of the Philadelphia Cathedral Self Study and Profile.

This important document is a necessary tool in the Cathedral Chapter’s search process for calling a new Dean. This work began with the Cathedral Chapter / Congregation Retreat held in May 2009.

From that activity, a Self Study Committee of congregation members was formed to produce a first draft which was presented to the Cathedral Chapter at its November meeting. Incorporating additional information generated by use of an online survey of congregation members, a final draft of the Self Study and Profile was reviewed by Chapter on December 21, 2009 and approved to be “published” on the Cathedral and Diocese of Pennsylvania web sites.

The primary purpose of this document is to present to prospective candidates and interested others a picture of the Cathedral that is true and good. And in the words of Bishop Michel’s greeting, “I hope that in studying this profile you (as a prospective candidate) will prayerfully consider whether the Holy Spirit is leading you to join with us in spreading the Good News of God’s love throughout this City of Brotherly Love and beyond”.

To view the document click here. Photographic highlights of liturgies and special events at the Cathedral can be viewed by clicking on the “Photo Gallery” below.

CATHEDRAL PHOTO GALLERY

” An open door for all.”