Come and encounter the dignity of all people, through the stories of “the woman caught in adultery” and her companions over the centuries who lift her up to full womanhood, as Jesus did.
This was originally scheduled for January 7th as an Epiphany celebration; now, in May, you will encounter 6 most remarkable women who followed Jesus wherever he led: early Church leaders Prisca and Phoebe, Perputua (early 3rd century martyr), St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. Josephina Bakhita, and St. Teresa Benedicta (Edith Stein).
Feast of St. Catherine of Siena at St. Boniface Church, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
This program highlights the women leaders of the early Church; refreshments will be served after the program in the gathering space. While this program is at St. Boniface, it is sponsored, as well, by St. Mary’s Church, downtown, and Blessed Sacrament Church.
Sisters of Mercy Motherhouse, 1437 Blossom Road, Rochester, NY
This event is sponsored by the Mercy Prayer Center.
Both of these young Dutch women were profoundly affected by the Nazi occupation. Etty (short for Esther) died in Auschwitz in November, 1943, but not before writing and working for peace, from deep within; Corrie and her family hid Jews in their home until they were “found out” and imprisoned. Corrie lived many years, and continued to work for peace among all people.