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US Region Gathering in Denver Colorado

Every year, the Brothers of Saint John in the USA Region gather for a fraternal meeting. This year it was Denver Priory’s turn to host the event. Ten of the guest Brothers were lodged at the Dome House and in both cabins throughout the week, and on June 4th it was RCH’s honor and pleasure to welcome them all on the Hermitage’s sacred grounds. No one remembered so many Brothers coming together at the RCH, since its inception back in 2002!

On that day we celebrated together a Votive Mass of our father Saint John, had a Chapter (including a presentation about the Hermitage’s past, ongoing, and upcoming projects), a cookout lunch, and then walked together the Stations of the Cross. Our Provincial, Fr. Jesus Rodriguez, C.S.J. gave us a meditation at the Risen Christ-Divine Mercy statue, and then we continued with the Stations of Light, all the way to the Transfiguration Lookout. This “mini-pilgrimage” concluded with Vespers and Adoration in the Outdoor Chapel, and with sharing the gathering’s last dinner, before Brothers’ getting back to Laredo, TX, Princeville, IL, Orange, NJ, and of course Denver, CO. Please click here or on the photo to see more of this memorable event.

Many thanks on behalf of all the Brothers to Bernadette Billinger who offered us her delicious homemade scones and muffins for breakfast – it was a hit! Another heartfelt thanks to Paul Glaser and his team for finishing the road repair inside the property just on time for our day at the RCH. More about this achievement, as well as other news, in a few weeks!
 
Fr. Francis of the Child Jesus, C.S.J.
RCH Steward

Clarification

The Congregation of Saint John has taken note of the news concerning the excommunication of an ex-member of the Congregation of St John who might wrongly be presented by news outlets as a Brother of Saint John. This person left the Congregation of Saint John 25 years ago. He is therefore no longer part of our religious institute, holds no responsibility in its name, and maintains no institutional connection with our Congregation. The excommunication decision concerns only the individual himself and pertains to his personal situation. It in no way concerns the Congregation of Saint John. The activities, commitments, and positions taken by this person are his own and do not in any way involve the Congregation of Saint John. The Congregation of Saint John reaffirms its full communion with the Catholic Church and its faithful attachment to the Holy Father. The Congregation carries out its mission in service to the Church, in communion with the bishops of the dioceses where the brothers are sent.