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
Thank you, we eagerly await pilgrimage info. I have reposted on my facebook page that I started years ago called Bless Kateri and those who love her.
ReplyDeleteI am putting together a trip from KC to participate in the Canonization of Kateri Tekakwitha on October 21st. I would like to vest a Deacon for the Mass. I am a card carrying Cherokee Indian in two different tribes and a convert to the Catholic faith. I have great personal devotion to Kateri, and I have actively promoted her cause for the last 15 years, by directing an adventure camp that bears her name. More than 20,000 young people in Kansas are share a devotion to Kateri through their summer camp experience. I am sorry to indulge your time in this matter, but I would be grateful if you could advocate for me or advise me in this matter. I am also looking for native celebrations that my group may attend in Rome during Canonization week.
ReplyDeleteHi, my name is Fr. Miguel A. Villegas, a Comboni Missionary. Soon I'll become the editor of the Comboni Missions magazine. My first issue will come out in September and I want to have as the main article a portray of Blessed (soon to become a saint)Kateri Tekakwitha. I need permission to publish some of the pictures that you have in your files. My e-mail address is mavillegas2008@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI will appreciate a word from you
Fr. Miguel A. Villegas, mccj