Never Say Die

Washington D.C. was literally flooded with pro-lifers of all ages on the grey drizzly day of January 23, 2012, for the 39th March for Life.

Among the crowds was the IHM contingent of Brothers and students who had driven through the night to participate. The Sisters had arrived a few days earlier for their booth at the March for Life Convention.

Despite the ugly weather the crowd of marchers was tremendous! The enthusiastic mob marched passed the Supreme Court for over two hours!

But one of the most impressive sights was the large crowd that took up the rear, slowly and solemnly marching up Capitol Hill, singing the Divine Mercy Chaplet. What could be more appropriate? Join us in praying that God will put an end to the scourge of abortion… and “have mercy on us, and on the whole world.”

Host-Making Room

For many years the Sisters made the altar breads for IHM Chapel, having been taught by the Good Shepherd Sisters, who gave them their ovens. Several years ago, however, this job had to be abandoned due to lack of space.

In the spring of 2011, thanks to the generosity of the Brothers and friends, a host-making bakery was begun in Saint Joseph’s house. One generous friend even donated and installed the flooring.

In an quest to upgrade the antiquated ovens, the Poor Clare Sisters in Cleveland, Ohio, came to the rescue and gave their whole operation to the Sisters, who through a series of miraculous events were able to drive out and pick them up in two vans. This included two ovens, mixer, cutters and a humidifier.

While the last electrical outlets are being installed, we anxiously anticipate the honor of making the “Bread of Angels” to be used at the Sacrifice of the Mass.

Once we get our operation “up and running” we hope to make our breads available to other parishes and chapels.