The Procession now reflects the cultural diversity of Utica. We led the Parishioners through the streets of East Utica and as in recent years The Rosary is recited at stops along the way.
Each decade is prayed in 5 different languages. This year they were: Italian, Burmese (most recent refugees are from the Myanmar Republic, formerly Burma), Spanish, Vietnamese, and English.
The Procession ended at the Shrine with Benediction and the singing of "Tantem Ergo" - a reminder that before Vatican II- all of the Western Roman Catholic Church was united by one universal language - Latin.
After a short break to enjoy the food and drink, we gave a 2 hour concert under the tent and out of the sun.
Our interlocutor, Pat Santacroce, was on hand to introduce each song, which included "Ave Maria", and new this year "Reminiscences of Verdi" and "Neopolitan Rhapsody - all of which received tumultuous applause.
VIVA LABANDA ROSSA!
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