On a picture-perfect Saturday, Aug. 5, 6,000 Latino pilgrims gathered for “Encuentro,” the annual celebration of faith and family. In addition to testimonial talks, Mass, Confessions, Eucharistic Adoration, and a Rosary procession, pilgrims enjoyed great food, ethnic folk dancing, music, and even piñatas. “This was our 18th year, and I think it was one of our best,” says Magaly Lopez, who has organized Encuentro since the beginning. Sister Teresa de la Fuente of the Congregation of Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy, St. Faustina’s order, journeyed from Lakeville, Massachusetts, and greeted Shrine Rector, Fr. Matthew Tomeny, MIC, and Fr. Kaz Chwalek, MIC. Mass at the Mother of Mercy Outdoor Shrine was celebrated by Fr. Diego Maximino, MIC. Encuentro Latino celebration
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