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On June 13, 1992, I was ordained to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ.  Ordination of two priests and five deacons.  Here are a few pics from my Ordination and my 1st Mass on June 14th.

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I will be celebrating a Missa Cantata in the Extraordinary Form on the External Solemnity of the Sacred Heart, Sunday, June 17th at 3:00 pm in the beautiful outdoor grotto altar at St. Theresa’s Shrine; Dion Drive, Nasonville, RI.  Music will be provided by the Schola Cantorum Sanctae Ceciliae, Directed by Henri St. Louis.  St. Theresa’s has the distinction of being the first parish and shrine dedicated to the saint, founded on August 23, 1923.  For directions & information, visit SaintTheresaShrine.com

Photo by Sean McGaughey, the Duck Tape Guy

God’s Mighty Servant is the story of Sister Pascalina Lehnert, Secretary of Pope Pius XII.  This is the story of a woman with great determination to do God’s will, a woman of great fidelity, and a personal friend and confidant of the Holy Father.  From beginning to end, the movie is riveting.  Bishop Eugenio Pacelli was so impressed with Sr. Pascalina, that it formed a bond between them that lasted from the time of he served as nuncio to Germany in 1917, until his death in 1958.  Although the movie is in German with English subtitles, it is so well done, that the subtitles seem to disappear.  In fact, I think the German adds to the movie.  This movie will give another view to the life of Pope Pius XII and this wonderful woman who accompanied him for over forty one years.  I would also recommend this movie to those who feel the Church downplays the role women.  At a time when women had no role in the Vatican, Sr. Pascalina is recognized as the most powerful woman in Vatican history.  I give this movie top ratings.  The acting was superb, the story was gripping.