The Mass for the celebration of the dedication of St. Anne’s Shrine was held on Thursday, January 7, 2021, in the lower Shrine. The following photos were taken by Mike Borden of the Fall River Herald News.
View from statue of Good St. Anne before Mass
Celebrants and servers before Mass. L-R: Robert Bernier (crucifer), Fr. Michael Racine (concelebrant), Michael Antaya (thurifer), Fr. Edward Murphy (Chaplain), Bryan Boyle, OP KtM (acolyte)
Fr. Michael Racine and Bryan Boyle, OP, KtM (acolyte), processing in at beginning of Mass with relic of Good St. Anne
Father Edward Murphy, Shrine Chaplain, welcoming the congregation
St Anne Preservation Society Board listening at the beginning of Mass
Congregation at prayer during the Eucharistic Prayer
Minor Elevation at end of the Canon of the Mass
This was a beautiful anniversary celebration, befitting the dedication of the current conservators of this place of healing, and in grateful memory of those whose sacrifices built this landmark as a testament to their faith.