Saturday, June 14, 2014

Closing of the Academic Year in San Lorenzo - International College, Rome

The closing of the academic year of St. Lorenzo Da Brindisi College began with a solemn eucharist presided over by the General Minister, Rector and Guardian of the Curia. 
 Our Guardian and Charles Sammons sitting together, preparing themselves for the thanksgiving eucharist
 Many friends and our collaborators with their family members were present for the Eucharist
Big number than last year. It is a good sign that many friends and religious participate in our joy and happiness
 The entire college and curia joined in thanking the Lord
 The Procession towards the Altar

 The General Minister incenses the Altar
 Br. `Damien proclaims the word of God
 Bishop nominated Br. Paolo Martinelli participating in the Eucharist
 Br. Guardian proclaiming the Gospel
 Br. General delivered a good homily with a powerful message about st. Lorenzo
 Br. Marcel doing the intercession
 Br. John Garodi reading one of the intercessory prayers
 Friars in queue for the holy communion

 The party outside, in piazza of the college
 The Brazilian group with grill
 Rector with some friends
 Br. Roberto Cuvato with his priest friend

 An evening view of the College entrance and the entrance of the historical Institute
 Every one on the dance floor, young and old
 Our beautiful fountain
 The friends and friars watching the dance
 Br. Antonio Belpiede shaking his legs to the tune of an Indian Pop song
 Br. Yohannes with some friends
 Br. Jose Carlos having a dance with one of our kitchen staff

 Bro. Hugo, Br. Jose and our Kitchen staff

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