Join the Discalced Carmelite Province of Washington, the Institute of Notre-Dame de Vie, and the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington for a celebration of newly Blessed Fr. Marie-Eugene of the Child Jesus, O.C.D. (1894-1967), at the St. John Paul II Shrine in Washington, D.C.
Event inquiries at [email protected]
Presided over by the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, Archbishop Christophe Pierre
FRIDAY, MARCH 31st
7:00 pm-9:00 pm: Prayer Vigil"The Prayer of Jesus at Gethsemane" (With Choreographed meditation, music, silent adoration)
SATURDAY, APRIL 1st
9:00 am: Registration, Exhibits (confessions available)10:00 am: Mass11:00 am: Light Refreshments11:30 am: Keynote Presentationon "Blessed Marie-Eugene and the Joy of Prayer" by Rev. Donald Kinney, O.C.D. and Reflections on his Charism as Founder of the Institute of Notre-Dame de Vie1:00 pm: Lunch2:00 pm: Event Dismissal
For more information on Blessed Fr. Marie-Eugene, please visit: www.pere-marie-eugene.org
Event Organizers
Although the March 31st Vigil is a free event for all, we ask that you please register. Thank you.
Scholarships are available for members of religious orders, secular institutes, societies of apostolic life, and consecrated virgins. OCDS falls under General Attendance. Please address any questions to [email protected]. Thank you!
By selecting this registration option, you will help offset the cost of the discounted participation of clergy and students.
A wide array of opportunities are available for students interested in volunteering (choir, hospitality, etc.). Please contact [email protected] by: March 25th.
A wide array of opportunities are available for students interested in volunteering (choir, hospitality, etc.). Please
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