Diaconate Ordinations: March 30, 2019

Diaconate Ordinations: March 30, 2019

We give thanks to God for the nine men ordained the Diaconate on Saturday, March 30th. His Excellency, Joseph Perry, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, conferred the Sacrament upon these men within the celebration of a Solemn Pontifical Mass. Seven men were ordained deacons for the Fraternity of St. Peter, and two for the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer, from Papa Stronsay, Scotland.

After Vespers on the evening before, the seven Fraternity seminarians were permanently incorporated in to the Fraternity of Saint Peter, publicly reciting their solemn promises of fidelity to the FSSP and the celibate life.

Please continue to pray for these men as they near the end of their studies at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary, and prepare for ordination to the Sacred Priesthood.

Feast of St. Joseph: March 19, 2019

In keeping the First Class Feast of St. Joseph, seminarians put their baking skills to the test to create a delicious spread of desserts. This project follows the traditional Italian way of keeping this feast, by constructing a St. Joseph’s table and covering it with a bounteous supply of goodies for all to enjoy. St. Joseph, Pray for us!

Ash Wednesday: March 6, 2019

Ash Wednesday: March 6, 2019

To begin the liturgical season of Lent, priests and seminarians gathered in the seminary chapel on Ash Wednesday morning to assist at the blessing and distribution of ashes. The ashes come from the burning of the palms from the previous Palm Sunday. They are put on the heads of all present as a reminder of what God told Adam in the Book of Genesis: “Remember man, that thou art dust, and unto dust thou shalt return.”

Mardi Gras: March 5, 2019

Mardi Gras: March 5, 2019

Seminarians and priests gathered on the evening of Mardi Gras for food and festivities. The vocal and instrumental skill displayed in the talent show that evening were especially impressive. The celebration of Mardi Gras is a popular one at the Seminary and is always a joyful evening of talent and laughs before beginning the austerities of Lent.

40 Hours Devotion: March 3-5, 2019

40 Hours Devotion: March 3-5, 2019

To prepare for the season of Lent, the priests and seminarians celebrated the 40 Hours Devotion this weekend. Beginning at the end of Vespers on Sunday, seminarians kept vigil before the Blessed Sacrament until Tuesday morning. At the close of the devotion, the community chanted the Litany of the Saints and had a procession with the Blessed Sacrament. This was followed by a votive Mass of the Blessed Sacrament.