AFRICA/BURKINA FASO - Another attack against Catholics: 4 faithful killed at the end of a procession; statue of the Virgin destroyed

A note to our Friars and All who served on Good Friday:

I'd like to say first of all Thank you so much for allowing Saint Andrew Parish to hold The Veneration and display of Holy Relics on Good Friday. The amount of care, genuine concern, and hospitality that was shown by all who helped was absolutely amazing.[While I do not remember everyone by name] but what an impression and impact this has made on the Catholic community as a whole was definitely over and above. As a member of the Knights of Columbus I must say that the attention that was given to this event by the 4th Degree Knights and All Knights would and should make any Knight proud of his Brothers. I've known Grand Knight Mike Kennedy for quite some time and we had occasion to speak briefly at several events thru the Knights but never really had the opportunity to really get to know him. What an honor it was to work side by side with him as well as his Deputy Grand Knight. What a great group of brothers you have at St.Andrews Council. It shows not just in leadership but in every member that came out and responded to this calling. Also the kindness and huge level of attention that was given to this event by your staff was impeccable. An extra special Thank You to Paul and Lalo is a must. Never once was there a time that our every need was not met from the time we started planning until the time we left on Saturday morning at 2:00am. I must also add a special thanks to our police protection that served to protect and serve those who attended. Last a very special thank you to all those who attended and waited patiently for their chance to get up close and take time to venerate the Passion Relics and Relics of Saints.
Thanks be to God for all who helped and all who attended.

Viva Cristo Rey,

Always Your Brother in Christ

Jared Lopez