The Sisters await the arrival of Cardinal Bertone, Archbishop Pietro Sambi, Archbishop John Foley,
Bishop David Choby and the other guests.
The main entrance of the Motherhouse was decorated appropriately for the occasion!
The moment arrives: two limousines approach the main entrance with our honored guests.
His Eminence Tarcisio Cardinal Bertone.
The Cardinal is joined by Archbishop Pietro Sambi, the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States,
Archbishop John Foley, and Father Thomas Rosica.
Mother Ann Marie welcomes the Cardinal.
In true St. Cecilia tradition, the Cardinal is greeted with a song.
The Cardinal is joined by Bishop David Choby of Nashville.
Nashville seminarians lead the entrance procession of the Mass.
Cardinal Bertone was the main celebrant and homilist of the Mass in honor of Our Holy Father Saint Dominic.
The Sisters listen as the Cardinal preaches about Our Holy Father St. Dominic and the mystery of consecrated life.
On behalf of the Holy Father, the Cardinal presented Mother and the community with
a book of Pope Benedict XVI.
There were many smiles from the Sisters, the Cardinal, and our guests during this visit.
Our guests are given a tour of the Motherhouse.
The Cardinal joined Mother and the community for a dinner following the Mass. Father Thomas Rosica served as the interpreter for the Cardinal. Mother presented the Cardinal with spiritual bouquets for himself and for the Holy Father. The Cardinal assured us that he would personally give the Holy Father the card and share this visit with him.
Monsignor Owen Campion, Archbishop Pietro Sambi, and Sr. Catherine Marie listen to the Cardinal.
His Eminence Tarcisico Cardinal Bertone, Bishop David Choby, and General Officials of St. Cecilia Congregation.
This day will be remembered for a long time. As one Sister said, "It was as if Rome came to us."
