The Issoudun Pilgrimage for  the Lay Staff in MSC Schools in Australia

We posted an initial report last week. Now a follow-up.

One of the many banners that was carried in procession through Issoudun at various celebrations.

The art work ‘Tree of Jesse’ in the chapel.

The chapel of the hospital where Fr Piperron was the chaplain.

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect intimately with the Chevalier story and gain a new understanding of the charism and spirituality. The staff approach the week as pilgrims, not as tourists.

Richelieu Church

The pilgrims take the ‘outer’ journey to Issoudun and are invited to take the ‘inner’ journey. It is a journey to a sacred space. The prime reason for the lay staff to make the pilgrimage is so that they can deeply appreciate the vision and spirituality that inspires the MSC and OLSH mission in education. The deeper the appreciation the more they are able to contribute to the mission in our MSC/OLSH schools. Anne McAtomney leads the formation team including Alison McKenzie and John Mulrooney.

 The group after mass in the crypt. 

And time to leave