Monthly Archives: May 2008

Consecrated Virgins International Congress Mass Days IV and V

by R I Posted on May 19, 2008

Day four of the Congress was very moving.  After the conferences, Mass was celebrated by Archbishop Burke and other bishops and priests for the consecrated virgins in the Basilica of St Mary Sopra Minerva, where the body of St. Catherine … Continue reading →

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International Congress Pilgrimage of Consecrated Virgins, Rome Day III

by R I Posted on May 16, 2008

Four very beautiful presentations were given at the congress this day. One was by Archbishop Raymond Burke. Another was by Judith Stegman, another by a French Archbishop and the last by a consecrated virgin from Italy. An update will be … Continue reading →

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International Congress Pilgrimage of Virgins Rome 2008 Part II

by R I Posted on May 15, 2008

Today, the schedule for the congress was quite busy. The day was kicked off with a Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica celebrated by Cardinal Rode, Prefect of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. Concelebrating … Continue reading →

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International Congress Pilgrimage of Consecrated Virgins Rome 2008 Day 1

by R I Posted on May 14, 2008

Today was the first day of the International Congress Pilgrimage of the Consecrated Virgins held in Rome. After registration, almost 500 consecrated virgins from 52 countries gathered for Vespers and Mass celebrated by an Archbishop of France and half a … Continue reading →

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