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September 12, 2024
Bishop Paul Sanchez, D.D., Ch. C celebrated the liturgy along with Fr. Enrique Salvo, Ch. M, Assistant Principal Chaplain of the American Association.
September 12, 2024
Members were joined by family and fellow members from the Federal Association.
September 12, 2024
Mass was led by Celebrant The Most Reverend John S. Bonnici, S.Th.D., ChC and Deacon Reverend Mr. John L. Shea, ChDD.
September 12, 2024
Over 135 guests attended the enlightening lecture by Father Keaton Eidle at Assumption BVM church in Bethlehem, PA.
September 12, 2024
Our volunteers, wearing festive hats and playing a variety of musical instruments, sang all the children's’ classics during our visit with the residents.
September 12, 2024
Fr. Joseph Johnson, ChM, was the celebrant for Mass.
September 12, 2024
Training also includes follow-up instructions for a weekly and monthly reunion.
September 12, 2024
The event included the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, recitation of the Rosary, and Mass, to offer the full First Saturday devotion.
September 12, 2024
Mass was celebrated by Msgr. Charles Kosanke, pastor of Most Holy Trinity.
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