VATICAN CITY, 2 DEC, 1999 (VIS) - Given below is the calendar of liturgical celebrations at which the Holy Father will preside from January 1 to 10, 2000.
- Saturday, 1: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God and 33rd World Day of Peace. At 9.30 a.m. in the Basilica of St. Mary Major, John Paul II will open the Holy Door and celebrate Mass.
- Sunday, 2: Children's Jubilee. The Holy Father will greet children and recite the Angelus in St. Peter's Square.
- Thursday, 6: Solemnity of the Epiphany. At 9 a.m. in the Vatican Basilica, the Holy Father will celebrate mass and confer episcopal ordination on archbishops- and bishops-elect.
- Sunday, 9: Feast of the Baptism of Jesus. At 10 a.m. in the Sistine Chapel, the Holy Father will celebrate Mass and administer baptism to a group of newborn babies.
- Monday, 10: At 11 a.m. in the Sala Regia, John Paul II will receive in audience the diplomatic corps to the Holy See for New Years greetings.
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