Bishop's Blog



Drawing Near

Monday, November 28, 2011
December 8, is just around the corner. If you've ever moved into a new home and decided to have a house warming party on move in day then you have some idea of how we feel. Lots of details still to be addressed but things are moving along well. It... Read More

Days Away

Monday, November 28, 2011
December 8, drawing near. If you've ever moved into a new house and planned housewarming

A Stroll Down Memory Lane

Friday, November 18, 2011
I can imagine that you are laughing because it had been so long between posts and now I'm posting more than once a day!! I suppose it simply is an illustration of the rapid pace of the final elements of the Chapel coming together as we approach December 8.I invite... Read More

Feast of the Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul- the first Stained Glass Window t

Friday, November 18, 2011
The first stained glass window is complete. Lynchburg Stained Glass did a wonderful job.Next week the Baptismal Font is to be installed and the week after the statues and crosses for the exterior and interior of the Chapel.It is all coming together thanks to wonderful donors and the support of... Read More

Relics for the Altar

Thursday, November 17, 2011
These relics will be sealed in the altar at Saints Peter and Paul as the altar is consecrated at the Liturgy on December 8. Since the earliest days of the Church the Liturgy of the Eucharist (the Mass) was celebrated in the presence of the remains of faithful disciples. Because... Read More

Habemus Stained Glass

Thursday, November 17, 2011
Sorry for the slow posting. Although we haven't seen a lot of visible changes lately there has been a lot happening behind the scenes. These pictures of the Main Altar Stained Glass demonstrate just how busy our artisans have been. Enjoy and we look forward to seeing you on December... Read More

Relics and Art

Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Apologies for the slow posting. Things are really starting to develop to finalize the Chapel for the Mass of Dedication on December 8, at 7 PM. Photos include the main altar stained glass being installed and the relics that will be placed in the altar at the Dedication. We have... Read More

Chapel at Night and Crucifix

Thursday, September 29, 2011
A local photographer has fallen in love with the Chapel and took these beautiful pictures of the Chapel at night and the newly installed crucifix over the altar. Bishop Corrada has chosen December 8, at 7:00 PM for the Chapel Dedication Mass. All are welcome but I have a feeling... Read More

Then and Now

Friday, September 16, 2011
Was looking through the pictures of the Chapel's progress on my Blog and noticed that the one of the dirt work was taken on September 11, 2010. We've come a long way in a year.We hope to set a dedication date soon and we will get the word out ASAP... Read More

Progress is Showing

Thursday, September 15, 2011
Pews and ambo under constructionAltar to the left and Crucifix belowAnother view of Altar and AmboAs you can see the Chapel is coming together pews, altar, ambo and crucifix are being installed. We hope to set a Dedication Mass soon. Thanks for all your support.
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