TORONTO, February 28, 2012 - Salt + Light, Canada's national Catholic broadcaster, will broadcast a special edition of Perspectives Weekly on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 9:50am ET / 6:50am PT to recap the numerous events related to Thomas Cardinal Collins' recent elevation to the College of Cardinals of the Catholic Church.
The highlights program will be followed by a live broadcast of a special Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated by the new Cardinal at St. Michael's Cathedral, scheduled to begin at 10:30am ET / 7:30am PT. This Pontifical Mass, which will include representation from politicians and other local and national dignitaries, will also include a live-on-location commentary by Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB, CEO of Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation.
These special events will also be available everyone via streaming video live on the Salt + Light website: saltandlighttv.org/live
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