“Through work man must earn his daily bread and contribute to the continual advance of science and technology and, above all, to elevating unceasingly the cultural and moral level of the society within which he lives in community with those who belong to the same family.”  
— Laborem Exercens

San Damiano College for the Trades will open in fall of 2025 (Diocese of Springfield) and will offer a debt free integrated Catholic liberal arts education with practical training in a trade for young men. Spiritual care is provided by the community of Norbertine Canons Regular of Corpus Christi Priory.

Schedule

8:00 am – Shrine Opens
8:30 am – Low Mass (Traditional Latin)
10:00 am – Talk: “Craftsmanship: Why Work is at the Heart of True Education” – Kent Lasnoski, College President
11:00 am – Talk:  “Catholic and Confident: Forming Men to be Spiritual Leaders” – Fr. Augustine Puchner, O.Praem.” – Fr. Augustine Puchner, O.Praem.
11:45 am – Confession Available (Shrine Church)
12:15 pm – Holy Mass (O.F.) Ad Orientem.
12:00 pm -3:00 pm Picnic Lunch, Outdoor Games, and *Troops of Saint George Grilling Fundraiser

Food & Beverages

*Burgers, Brats, Hotdogs, Baked Goods, and Drinks Will Be Sold
by the Troops of Saint George.  Pre-orders requested to
Captain Bill Coppernoll (coppernollww@yahoo.com)

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