This Friday, 12 June, we celebrated at the Shrine the solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the patron saint’s feast day of the Fathers of the Congregation of Holy Cross. After the Mass, presided by Father John De Riso, csc, and concelebrated by Father Joseph Gansalvez, csc, we went in procession to lay candles in front of the bas-relief of the Sacred Heart, where are represented Jesus, Saint Margaret-Mary Alacoque and Saint John Eudes. Sacred Heart of Jesus, I trust in you!

Last week we accompanied for their pilgrimage in the footsteps of Blessed Basil Moreau Molly Gower, from Saint Mary’s College, and Brother Bobby McFadden, CSC, with a group of students from Holy Cross College. To see pictures, check our Facebook page!

We are currently welcoming Priests and Brothers of Holy Cross who are vocation directors for the Congregation around the world. They come from Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and North America. On Thursday, April 30, Father John welcomed them to the Shrine and gave them a guided tour, before taking them to the Holy Cross Cemetery, the Saint Jlian Cathedral and the Old City. This Sunday, May 3, Mass was presided by Father Joy Biswas, CSC. Originally from Bangladesh, he works at Saint Joseph’s Oratory (Montreal) and is a vocations leader for the Canadian province. This Monday, May 4, Father John accompanied them to Laigné-en-Belin, the birthplace of Blessed Basil Moreau, where they had a guided tour and Mass at the Church. To see pictures, check our Facebook page!