ON EDEN HILL Vietnamese Day on Aug. 26 attracted a large group of pilgrims to Eden Hill, all attired in colorful costumes. The archway reads, “Welcome, guests! God’s mercy never ends. God’s mercy is unmatched.” That’s true in any language! Bishop Frank Caggiano of the Diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut, celebrated the Mass. Father Dan Cambra, MIC, was the keynote speaker at the 13th annual Mercy for Souls Conference, held on Sept. 9 in the National Shrine. The theme was, “Trusting Jesus: A Post-Pandemic Response to, ‘I am with you always …’ Mt 20:28.” “It is important for us to aim higher, as St. Maximilian Kolbe would say,” Fr. Dan told the assembly. “Aim for Heaven, because you wouldn’t want to aim for Purgatory and miss.” Fore! The 27th annual Slice of Heaven Charity Golf Classic was held on Sept. 11 at the Berkshire Hills Country Club in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, raising $30,000 in scholarships for Marian seminarians and St. Agnes Academy in Dalton, Massachusetts. This year’s honorees were Megan and Brian Duquette, both graduates of St. Agnes and PTO president and chair of the school board, respectively. 10 Marian Helper • Winter 2023-24 • Marian.org
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