A Georgia TV station
Another encounter for Rosa. A Spanish language TV station out of Atlanta stopped her. In the interview she said that seeing so many people coming here to see the Pope was amazing.
A pilgrim’s perspective
Rosa's first new friend. James drove from the hotel as close as he could to the security checkpoint. "A sweet man who was very welcoming and friendly. He was so willing to get us where [...]
On the way to the Festival of Families.
Today will be a pilgrim's perspective. Rosa Lofton of Holy Trinity Mont Belvieu is on her way to the Festival of Families. Blessings do come though one may struggle. Rosa didn't have a ticket to [...]
In His Own Words
“I am happy that America continues to be, for many, a land of ‘dreams’. Dreams which lead to action, to participation, to commitment. Dreams which awaken what is deepest and truest in the life [...]
On the Pope’s talk at the UN
“I was very happy that Pope Francis was able to stand before the world community at the U.N. and speak about the importance of coming together as a global family to protect the weakest [...]
Friday in Philly
Family Life Director Jerome Cabeen talks with Shirley and Melvin Swoboda as they arrived at the convention center for the final day of the World Meeting of Families..
Greeting by Jerome Cabeen from WMF
Jerome Cabeen recorded a short message at the World Meeting of Families. Go see it on Facebook at Catholic Diocese of Beaumont.
Early in Washington
Jim and Jeanne Fennell of Beaumont arrived at the lawn of the Capitol early this morning. Jim Fennell also attended the canonization Mass Wednesday of now St. Junipero Serra. Jim Fennell said the Pope’s [...]
Line for security
Jim Fennell sent this photo ... It's the line to get thru security for the Mass at the Basilica.
At the World Meeting of Families
We've gotten here and all set to get this wonderful week underway. We are so excited!
On their way
Eva and James Carter from Port Arthur and Jim Fennell from Beaumont are on their way to the canonization Mass for Father Serra.
In Washington
Beaumonter Jim Fennell was watching CNN live broadcast of Pope Francis's visit. He was planning to be leaving the hotel about 1:00 PM to travel to the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. The mood in [...]
Traveling
We are in Philly and our Holy Father is heading to Washington. Looking forward to all that will be happening this week. What an exciting time! Waving at the people in Cuba.
On our way!
Early morning travels got the local folks who are making a pilgrimage to Philly up and moving. Excited for the week they met at the airport and easily found each other in their Encounter Catholic [...]