Sons of St. Patrick host holiday events

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Sons of St. Patrick started their festivities with Mass at Cathedral Basilica of Immaculate Conception in Mobile.

Mobile’s Archbishop Thomas Rodi was in attendance. He said it’s a time for celebration in the Catholic Church.

“We are still excited about the election of Pope Francis. He just is coming across as a down to earth, wonderful man who will be a great shepherd of Earth of the Church,” Archbishop Rodi said.

After Mass, the Sons of St. Patrick celebrated their 60 ^th anniversary parade in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.

The event featured bands, marchers and floats.