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On the morning of July 25, the Cathedral staff gather together and pray the Centennial prayer... for the last time! Debe Meder, designer, with volunteer Vicki Nelson. Bishop O'Dea joined in the festivities. Our first parish group arrives in the gym and poses proudly with their banner. Sister Anne Herkenrath welcomes sisters from St. Joseph's Carmelite Monastery in Shoreline.  The sisters observe a strict enclosure, but Archbishop Brunett granted them special permission to be present at this celebration. (The sisters celebrate their own centennial in 2008!) The centennial buttons were a hot item! Rosemary Zilmer strings lights to the beautiful replica of the Pioneer Square pergola. Parishioners of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in West Seattle. Meanwhile, the bishops vest in the Rectory. Enjoying a break from the busy preparations:  Jeff and Debe Meder and Brenda Bellamy take a moment to enjoy the special centennial issue of the Progress.  Debe was the designer of both the outdoor reception and the altar flowers.  Thank you, Debe!

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