A young-adult event was held at St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry in Pittsford July 27 in celebration of World Youth Day, which is being held in Krakow, Poland, July 25-31. Polish food was served before participants processed to the nearby Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse for a Mass celebrated by Bishop Salvatore R. Matano. Following Mass, participants processed by candlelight to St. Bernard’s for adoration, confession and Polish desserts.
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Brendan Kaczmarek listens to a presentation by Father David Tedesche during the World Youth Day event.
Bishop Salvatore R. Matano gives the homily during Mass.
Mary Weeg kneels in prayer during Mass.
Ann Weeg (left) and Mary Weeg walk hand in hand to Mass at the Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse.
A candlelight procession leaves the Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse following a Mass led by Bishop Salvatore R. Matano.
Bethany Lyle holds a candle during a procession from the Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse to St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry.
Madeleine Wolfs and Jeanie Wolfs walk in a procession to St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry following Mass at the Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse.
An event participant holds a candle during the procession from the Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse to St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry.
James Muscatella kneels during adoration.
