It was a rainy dawn procession, but no amount of rain can stop the parishioners from celebrating the feast of one of the church's greatest saints...
Jean-Baptiste-Marie Vianney (8 May 1786 – 4 August 1859), commonly known in English as St John Vianney, was a French parish priest who in the Catholic Church is venerated as a saint and as the patron saint of all priests. He is often referred to as the "Curé d'Ars". He became internationally notable for his priestly and pastoral work in his parish because of the radical spiritual transformation of the community and its surroundings. Catholics attribute this to his saintly life, mortification, his persevering ministry in the sacrament of confession, and his ardent devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Philomena.
Image of Our Lady of Fatima, representing the chapel I belong to. Our Lady of Fatima Chapel is one of the 26 chapels under the Parish of St. John Mary Vianney
Holy Mass after the procession
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy.
Blessing of the image
Our Lady of Fatima with Jacinta, Lucia and Francisco
After the procession
The Children of Fatima
From L-R: Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco
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