Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the holy season of Lent, a time of repentance, prayer, and preparation for the celebration of Easter. On this day, the faithful are invited to receive ashes as a sign of humility and a call to conversion, remembering our need for God’s mercy and grace. We invite you to […]
Nos complace anunciar que el padre Javier Ravasi regresará al Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe el domingo 15 de marzo para oficiar la misa en español a las 11:00 a. m. El padre Ravasi es conocido por la profundidad y claridad de sus sermones, que se nutren de la rica tradición teológica de la […]
The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe invites the faithful to make a pilgrimage on the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Saint Joseph, guardian of the Holy Family and faithful servant of God’s saving plan, remains a powerful model of obedience, humility, and trust in Divine Providence. On this solemn […]
Annual Homeschool Kickoff
“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)