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Unveiling and Blessing of the Saint Raphaela Mary Statue at Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome, Italy
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A newly sculpted statue depicting Saint Raphaela Mary, foundress of the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, was blessed and dedicated by the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI on January 20, 2010. The statue was permanently placed in the exterior of the apse of the Basilica of Saint Peter in Vatican City, Rome, a space designated for those who are saints and those who founded religious congregations.
Receiving this recognition from the Church is an honor of great magnitude, and one that calls forth immense joy and gratitude from the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. A celebration to commemorate this profound blessing is being planned for Saturday, May 8, 2010 at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia, PA where His Eminence, Cardinal Justin Rigali, will be the Principal Celebrant and Homilist at the Liturgy commemorating this momentous event in the history of our Congregation.
The Handmaids welcome all to attend the joyous occasion. For more information about this mass, please contact Angela Saracino by phone at 610-642-5715 ext. 15 or via email at asaracino@acjusa.org.
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