Dear Mission Family,
If you have not heard, let me tell you the good news! Pope Benedict XVI has signed the official documents to declare Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha a SAINT. Yes, in the weeks to come the canonization date will hopefully be announced by the Vatican. And WOW, it will be full steam ahead with many, many plans, projects and programs to be secured.
The Bureau of Catholic Indian Mission Office is responsible for the official USA pilgrimage to Rome. Although we don’t have a date yet, I have been busy with preliminary plans and hope to share the upcoming events soon. Also, I am depending on our mission family and friends of Blessed Kateri to share the word and to encourage others to join our pilgrimage and to participate in our global celebration.
As I reflect on this joyous occasion in the life of the Church and for our Native American community, I am reminded of the beautiful spiritual gifts of Blessed Kateri and the collective gift of our American Indian sisters and brothers.
The Native American spirit continues to move forward unfolding a garment of renewed appreciation and gentleness that comes to rest on the hearts of all who embrace “Saint” Kateri! Like Mary, Blessed Kateri leads us to Jesus. . ."
“Let us give thanks to the Father for having made you worthy to share the lot of the saints in light.
-Father Paysse
