Monday, July 25, 2011

Novena celebrates region's immigrant roots with foreign language masses

This church is offering masses in six different languages to celebrate the different people in their congregation. - - Donna Poisl

BY CONOR FOLEY (STAFF WRITER)

Benita Trently was excited as she climbed the steps to St. Ann's Shrine Basilica on Saturday afternoon.

As part of the Solemn Novena to St. Ann, Ms. Trently was able to attend a Mass celebrated in her native language of Spanish.

"We should be thankful that they're welcoming us to this beautiful church," Ms. Trently said.

The Spanish Mass was part of a day that also included a children's Mass in the morning.
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