Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Magnificat Academy Chorale Takes Part in Annual Divine Mercy Sunday Mass

On Divine Mercy Sunday, March 30, the Magnificat Academy Chorale was privileged to sing for Mass at the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy.    Televised live on EWTN, the principal Celebrant of the Mass was Archbishop Emeritus of Washington D.C., Theodore Cardinal McCarrick, and among the many concelebrating priests and bishops was Bishop Timothy McDonnell of the diocese of Springfield, Mass.

The Divine Mercy Shrine webpage has a lovely article posted which mentions the Chorale, and describes the day's events, as well as a Photo Gallery with images of the pilgrims, events, and includes one photo of our students singing!

Below are some of our pictures from the day, including pictures of the chorale giving a private "performance" for Cardinal McCarrick before the Mass!  Enjoy!

It was a bright, beautiful Divine Mercy Sunday!  
You can see the chorale (in black) here all the way to the right of the altar.


Two closer looks...


Before Mass, the chorale has an audience with Cardinal McCarrick, and performs a few songs for him.