We have had the joy of welcoming pilgrims from Arizona, at the service of Andre House of Hospitality. A work of the Congregation of Holy Cross located in Phoenix, Andre House answers the call of the Gospel to homeless and destitute people.

On Tuesday, September 15, Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, Father John De Riso, CSC, gave them a guided tour of the Shrine and celebrated mass at the tomb for the group. To see pictures, check our FB page.

Sunday, September 6, marked the back-to-school Mass, presided over by Father John De Riso, C.S.C., and animated by the “orchestra team”. During the celebration, the installation of the Pastoral Animation Team took place, along with the blessing of the backpacks for preschool, elementary, and middle school children. The Mass was followed by a reception in the church courtyard, next to the newly-renovated presbytery. A wonderful morning appreciated by all to launch the new pastoral year! To see pictures, check our Facebook page.

Sisters of Holy Cross from the four corners of the globe attended Sunday Mass at the Shrine of Basil Moreau on August 23. Three of the sisters, celebrating their 25th jubilee of religious profession, renewed their vows of consecration. They are Sr. Hang Tran, csc (Vietnam), Sr. Ginette Pierre, csc (Haïti), and Sr. Esmeralda Merma Camacho, csc (Peru).

Sr. Yanick Sylfradin, csc, a member of the General Council of the Sisters of Holy Cross, was present to receive the vow renewal on behalf of the congregation.

Thank you, Sisters Hang, Ginette, and Esmeralda for your faithful witness of 25 years of consecrated life!