Mission Congress 2010

October 2010

On October 28-31, over 400 missionaries from across the U.S. gathered in Albuquerque, New Mexico for the Mission Congress 2010. Among the participants were 18 SVDs and two Holy Spirit Sisters.

Photos courtesy of Adam MacDonald, SVD

(L to R) Holy Spirit Sisters Xaveriana and Margaret smile for the camera.

(L to R) Adam MacDonald, Bob Kelly, Sr. Xaveriana, Antoine Leason, and Sr. Margaret.

Jim Zabransky and Don O'Connor prepare for the next session.

Approaching the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

The Cathedral Basilica is the seat of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe.

St. Francis stands watch outside the Cathedral Basilica.

The Cathedral Basilica basks in the late afternoon sunlight.

Adam MacDonald poses for a picture in front of the Cathedral Basilica.

A church has stood on this site in Santa Fe for the last 400 years!

The view upon entering the Cathedral Basilica.

The Cathedral's baptismal font.

Numerous saints are depicted on the wall behind the main altar.

The crucifix above the main altar.

The Cathedral's recent restoration has left it looking more beautiful than ever!

Let the Mass begin!