Eucharistic Pilgrimage To Stop in Diocese
As the three-year National Eucharistic Revival in the United States draws to a close on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, we are excited to launch the St. Katharine Drexel Route from Indianapolis to Los Angeles and invite you to pray before the Blessed Sacrament along the way.
Mark your Calendar!Â
June 12, 2025 – Arrival at St. Michaels Indian School
4:30 PM: Eucharistic Procession and Holy Hour
1 Lupton Rd. St Michael’s, AZ 86511 to 24 Mission Rd. St Michaels, AZ 86511. The procession will begin at Saint Michael’s Indian School and proceed to the church of Mary, Mother of Mankind.
6:45 PM-8:00 PM: Potluck Dinner
Mary, Mother of Mankind Catholic Church, 24 Mission Rd. St Michaels, AZ 86511. A potluck dinner will be provided by the parishioners.
June 13, 2025, 8:00 AM: Mass
Mary, Mother of Mankind Catholic Church, 24 Mission Rd. St Michaels, AZ 86511. Mass will be celebrated by Most Reverend James Wall, Bishop of Gallup.
For more information or to register: https://www.eucharisticpilgrimage.org
Springerville Fiesta
Featuring a raffle, BBQ, dance, silent auction, and more!
Deacon Aaron Ordination
Tekakwitha Conference
Register now for the Annual Tekakwitha Conference, happening this July in Las Cruces, NM!
https://tekconf.org/membership
Anniversaries
Two Sisters who ministered in the Diocese of Gallup are among 12 Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph (Maple Mount, Ky.) celebrating anniversaries of religious profession in 2025.
Sr. Elaine Burke, OSU
Sister Elaine Burke is celebrating her 75th year of religious life. A native of Louisville, Ky., she was director of religious education and parish minister at St. Mary Parish, Bloomfield, from 1983-88. She also ministered in Grants, in Kentucky, and Nebraska. Since 2020, she has binded quilts for the Mount Quilt Club. She continues to volunteer at the Owensboro RiverPark Center, which she has done since 1992.
Sr. Francis Louise Johnson, OSU
Sister Francis Louise Johnson, from Mayfield, Ky., is celebrating 70 years. She was a teacher at Sacred Heart School, Farmington, 1967-70. She also taught at St. Charles School, Albuquerque, 1973-80. She also taught in several Kentucky schools, as well as in Nebraska and Missouri. She served in parish ministry in Kentucky for 18 years (1984-2002). From 2003-17, she was coordinator of the Guest House at Mount Saint Joseph. She is retired at the Motherhouse, where she is active in the Powerhouse of Prayer.
Those wishing to send congratulations to the jubilarians may address them to Mount Saint Joseph, 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, KY 42356.
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