It was a beautiful old church, hardly wreck-ovated except for the altar of course, and the tabernacle off to the side.
The Knights of Columbus were there all decked out and it was very well organized. I think they had at least 3 separate places set up for confession and people were waiting in line for all of them. Just before entering the church, there were people handing out an information pamphlet about St. John Vinanney, relics, why we venerate them etc. and a little St. John Vianney medal which had been blessed.
Four people at a time were able to kneel before the relics at a time. No one stayed more than a few minutes, but many remained in the church and continued to pray.
The heart itself, although brownish in color was completely intact.
All in all it was a very moving experience.
Thank you for posting the details. Wish I could have been there!