October 20, 2013 - Saint Marianne Canonization Anniversary

The first anniversary of the Canonization of Saint Marianne Cope was celebrated at the home parish oh her childhood, St. Joseph/St. Patrick’s Church, on October 20, 2013.

Because she was a Franciscan nun, the liturgy included aspects of her life such as songs and prayers of St. Francis of Assisi.

The Utica Maennerchor Chorus performed as a salute to her German Heritage, and her sainthood was acknowledged in the reciting of the final prayer on day 9 of her Novena.

Novenas are a Catholic tradition of reciting special prayers for consecutive days. These prayers are supplications to a patron Saint requesting intercession for requests made to God.

Upon completion of Mass, the congregation exited and lined up in front of the Church. The procession included the hand-carved statue of St. Marianne, the Knights of St. John, the St. Michael Lancers, representatives of other Catholic parishes of Utica, and La Banda Rossa.

The most popular song we played was “Blessed Mother Marianne”, the song dedicated to Saint Marianne herself.

The procession walked down to the location of St. Marianne’s former home; located not far from the church.

The house is gone but a well-manicured lawn and a plaque mark the spot.

A colorful autumnal wreath was placed next to the plaque, and after more prayers were recited; Father Dellos introduced the great-great-great niece of Saint Marianne.

The band then led the procession back to the church concluding the ceremony. 

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Saint Marianne

VIVA LA BANDA ROSSA!!!