March 2023 - Chairman’s Corner Friends – Recall that our next step is for Archbishop Broglio to form a new Historical Commission that will assemble additional information about Father Vincent’s lifelong development of virtue and spirituality that led to the free gift of his life on the battlefield. We’re not there yet but the effort continues - Archbishop Broglio has assembled two members of a three person team and is pursuing the third person – please pray for him. To document Father’s growth in sanctity, especially in the period before Vietnam, we asked you to send in anecdotes and you complied – we received many. Because of limited space, I will highlight only two but know that each shows our Padre’s love for his flock and many highlight favors granted through prayer for his intercession. They are inspirational – please keep them coming. Lastly, as we are in the midst of Lent, I ponder the love that led our Lord to accept crucifixion, I see a similar love in Father Vincent – a love of souls that led him on to a battlefield without any thought of self-preservation. He was there to provide for those souls as only he could. Happy Easter, Steve Stanley Previously Unknown A supporter sent in this beautiful picture of a stained-glass window from St. Catherine of Siena Parish Center in Franklin Square, NY.
Presentation in Quantico Recently, Mary Preece and I were able to give a presentation at Quantico to the Catholic Women of the Chapel. It was a large group that included many young mothers and children. What an honor to be able to share Father’s story with these young people. After the presentation we visited The Basic School Chapel to see Father’s original Medal of Honor. Here is a photo:
Speaking of Quantico One of the Naval Academy Midshipmen that we contacted last year has graduated and is a student at The Basic School. He is 2ndLT Xavier Evans. He is working with Father Kasule at Quantico to establish a young officers' network for mentoring and spiritual growth. The example of Father Vincent will be the foundation for this group. Please keep them in your prayers. Upcoming If you are in the Somers Point, NJ area, St. Joseph’s Church is hosting a Day of Remembrance and Prayer with a Mass for Father Vincent on Wednesday, 29 March 2023 at 1100. Our annual Memorial Mass for Father Vincent is Tuesday, 5 September at 1830 in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Crypt Church. Archbishop Broglio will be the principal celebrant and is always inspirational. Please join us.
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