On Sunday, July 7th, the Neocatechumenal Way held its 50th anniversary Eucharist at Barclay Stadium in Brooklyn, NY with over 25,000 people in attendance. In the course of the days leading up to the event, St. Frances Cabrini Shrine hosted over 20 groups of youth – not counting the busloads that arrived unannounced. At one point on Saturday, Fort Washington Avenue was lined with 10 coaches and the Shrine was packed, with groups on the lawn, in the parking lot, and in the chapel.
It was a joy to speak to so many young people eager to grow in love of Jesus, and to tell them about Mother Cabrini’s life.