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Printed with the permission of Father Richard J. Rego, STL

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For almost ten years, I served as the Pastor of the Immaculate Conception Church in Ajo, Az. A native of Philadelphia, I attended the Annunciation, B.V.M. Catholic School and Southeast Catholic High. At the age of eighteen, I entered the seminary and remained for four years. Then, for personal reasons, I took a leave of absence. This lasted for twenty years, a length of time that I never anticipated. However, I never lost sight of the Priesthood and after a number of years in the business world, I entered Holy Apostles Seminary in Cromwell, Ct. There, I completed my theological studies and received a B.A. and also a Master of Divinity Degree. For the past ten years, I have had the profound joy of celebrating the "Traditional Latin Mass," every Sunday at 5:00 PM at Holy Family Church, 338 W. University Ave., Tucson. On February 1st, 2006, Bishop Kicanas of Tucson assigned me as the Chaplain of the Saint Gianna Latin Mass Community, PO Box 14257, Tucson, Az, 85732-4257. We offer the Traditional Latin Mass and the Sacraments according to the 1962 Roman Missal. At present, we are located at Saint Ambrose Church, 300 S. Tucson Blvd., Tucson, Az. 85715

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1 posted on 09/23/2006 3:08:58 PM PDT by NYer

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Reading this story earlier in the week, I was so moved that I sought Father's permission to reproduce it here in the Religion Forum. The link to this thread has been sent to him. Please share your reflections on this Mass.

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2 posted on 09/23/2006 3:11:21 PM PDT by NYer ("That which is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbor. That is the whole Torah." Hillel)

Good evening. I learned the Mass in Latin, and would like to see our parish establish a class to teach our young parishioners. That way, no matter where you go on planet Earth you can participate.

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4 posted on 09/23/2006 3:24:49 PM PDT by M Kehoe

Great story! I haven't heard of the St. Gianna folks before.

5 posted on 09/23/2006 3:53:59 PM PDT by livius

6 posted on 09/23/2006 4:46:37 PM PDT by NYer ("That which is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbor. That is the whole Torah." Hillel)

I spent two years teaching in the max security and camp of Lewisburg Penitentiary and in the max, medium and low securities of the Allenwood Complex, two federal prisons in Pennsylvania. My nephew was also a DMD spending one day in each. We would often say that there were more potential Saints in their populations than outside the walls.

Many of them had deep introspection and I am sure they had remorse. There was religious services but in the federal system there were many Muslims. I never met a priest but I would be sure that he would be welcomed.

9 posted on 09/23/2006 5:05:43 PM PDT by franky (Pray for the souls of the faithful departed.)

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16 posted on 09/23/2006 11:02:56 PM PDT by Coleus (Roe v. Wade and Endangered Species Act both passed in 1973, Murder Babies/save trees, geese, algae)

Thanks for posting this wonderful news. It is truly uplifting to read. I will pray for Father Rego and all of the inmates.

Maybe they will be able to tape the Latin Mass when they do it again at Christmas,it would be wonderful to hear and pray along with them.

18 posted on 09/24/2006 3:58:50 PM PDT by saradippity

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