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January 27, 2022
BEACON PHOTO | JOE GIGLIFEAST DAY OF ST. AGNES Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney made a pastoral visit to St. Agnes Parish in Paterson Jan. 23. During his visit, the Bishop celebrated Mass to mark the feast day of the parish’s patron, St. Agnes. Bishop Sweeney is pictured elevating the chalice during the Consecration joined by Deacon Gilberto Vazquez (left) and Father Enrique Corona, pastor.Bishop celebrates feast day Mass for St. Agnes in Paterson parish named for the virgin and martyrPATERSON Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney made a pastoral visit to St. Agnes Parish here Jan. 23 where he celebrated Mass for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Bishop’s visit also came near the feast day (Jan. 21) of the parish’s patron, St. Agnes, virgin and martyr, who is the patron saint of girls, chastity, Girl Scouts, engaged couples, virgins, and rape victims. Vestments for the Mass were red to mark her death as a martyr.
