TODAY - Relic of St. Mary Magdalene coming to St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas, Louisiana

Today, November 6, 2009, a relic of St. Mary Magdalene is coming to St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas, Louisiana. A Dominican priest will discuss the story of St. Mary Magdalene and the relic, which is coming to the U.S. from France for the first time. Our address is 1020 N. Main St., Opelousas, Louisiana.

The relic is part of the lower leg bone of St. Mary Magdalene --- the leg that kneeled before Jesus.

The faithful are invited to venerate the relic all day. The schedule of events is below:

Itinerary

8:40 a.m. Opelousas Catholic All School Prayer Service Receiving Relic
Entrance of the Reliquary containing St. Mary Magdalene relic at the beginning of entrance procession. A Dominican Priest gives the homily. Following the Prayer Service, there is personal veneration by the students and public.

10:30 a.m. A French Language Presentation
Following French Language Presentation, there is veneration by the public.

12:10 p.m. Votive mass of St. Mary Magdalene for the public.
A Dominican Priest gives the homily. Following Mass, there is personal veneration by the public.

3:30 p.m. An English Language Presentation
Following English Language Presentation, there is veneration by the public.

6:30 p.m. A Spanish Language Presentation.
Following Spanish Language Presentation, there is veneration by the public until departure of the Relic.

For more detailed information, prayers, and photos of the relic, please click here.