Archbishop-elect is St Mary's College Grad

Pope Benedict XVI has appointed the Most Reverend Charles Dufour as the new Archbishop of Kingston.

Archbishop-elect Dufour, who is currently the Bishop of Montego Bay, is to be installed in his new post on June 16. His appointment comes as a result of the resignation of the Most Reverend Donald J. Reece, as Archbishop of Kingston, who had reached the canonical age of retirement. In a 15 April release, the Roman Catholic Church said subsequent notice would be sent out regarding time and other particulars for the new appointment.

Today at St Mary's and Missions - when we prayed for Archbishop-elect during the General Intercessions, there were looks of surprise. When mentioned during the Eucharistic Prayer there were smiles. When the above press release was read during the announcements, there was spontaneous applause - hometown boys makes good!

Pennies for the Misision

Archbishop Curley High School - Franciscan Youth Ministry (F Y M) conducted a penny dive during this Lenten Season for the Mission. over these "forty days" they have been able to raise in excess of $1,600 for St Mary's and Missions feeding program. Below are members of the FYM presenting the check to Br Michael Duffy, Mission Director.

The 8th Sacrament

Yesterday St Mary's and Missions conducted their Parish-based Pre-Synod Gathering. The directives from the Archdiocese suggested that between lunch and the aftrenoon working sessions a game or some "fun activity" be had . . . so why not:

A good time was had by all!