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June 13, 2019June 29, 2019 at 4:00 pm Mass -- 100 years ago on this date, our magnificent windows were installed just in time for the Consecration of our church building as it was "baptized' or set aside solely for use for God.
Prior to our designation by Pope Francis as a minor basilica, the consecration of our building on June 29, 1919 was the most significant event in our congregation's 167-year history!
Join us for Mass at 4PM on July 29, 2019 which includes special music and candle-lighting of our consecration candles on the nave walls by some of our legacy families! Read about our basilica's consecration 100 years ago in our new history book you can purchase on our website. FREE EXCERPT of the chapter on the details of our consecration day 100 yrs ago is offered in PDF format for you to download at this link. As you read, savor the special moments of that great day. You will enjoy the many blessings of the Mass this year all the more. Following Mass, we will offer a special RARE visit of our basilica crypt for anyone who would like to pray for the repose of the soul of Fr. Edward Rengel who built our basilica and whose anniversary of priestly ordination falls on this very day.
A PLENARY INDULGENCE is offered this day.
