Kathleen Prager, sister of Fr. John Prager, CM writes…”On November 11, 2013 St. John’s Preparatory School’s Junior Ladies of Charity sponsored a trip for 45 classmates and several teachers to the Vincentian Fathers’ Miraculous Medal Shrine in Germantown Philadelphia. The group set off early in the morning and were greeted by Father Miles Heinen, CM. Students attended a talk on St. Catherine Laboure and the Miraculous Medal. They then toured the shrine and prayed the rosary. Afterwards, the kids were visited by Sr. Mary Frances Martin, DC and Sr. Margaret, DC and Ms. Pat Pando… then they gathered in the cafeteria to dine on…what else? Philly cheese steaks from Dalessandro’s. The kids had a great day and thank you for the gracious welcome you gave them…they hope to return ::).
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Father Michael Shea, CM (SJP ’59) gave a wonderful talk on St. Catherine and the Shrine. The kids loved him! Sorry for the omission.