Dr. Gianna Emanuela is coming to St. Patrick on May 22!
We are very excited to welcome St. Gianna Molla’s daughter and our dear friend, Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla, to our parish on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. She has previously visited our parish and the St. Gianna Shrine in October of 2016. She shared, “I am very much encouraged by the plans for this shrine in Yorkville, Illinois, dedicated to my saint mother, recalling her heroic life. I hope and pray this shrine will bring many graces to all pilgrims who visit.” On May 22, Dr. Gianna Emanuela will give a personalized talk and meet with those in attendance. In addition, Bishop Hicks will give the St. Gianna Shrine a special blessing as it recently became an official shrine of the Diocese of Joliet! This is a great blessing for our parish, we hope you will be able to attend!
Schedule of Events:
Wednesday, May 22
4:30 PM – Bishop Hicks blesses the St. Gianna Shrine
5:30 PM – Talk by Dr. Gianna Emanuela in the church
6:15 PM – Veneration of St. Gianna’s relics in the church
6:30 PM – Meet-and-greet with Dr. Gianna Emanuela and dessert reception in the Parish Center
If you are interested in helping with this event through baking desserts, decorating the Parish Center, setting up for the blessing at the shrine, or just being an extra set of hands, please volunteer through this Sign-Up Genius link. Our event coordinators will contact you with more information.
Additional Events:
Friday, May 24
In addition to visiting our parish, Dr. Gianna Emanuela will also be speaking at Holy Family Catholic Church in Shorewood on Friday, May 24. Veneration of St. Gianna’s relics will be available during the day. Fr. Matt will be concelebrating the 6:00 PM Mass with Fr. Brad Baker. Her talk will begin at 7:00 PM. Registration for this event in Shorewood is required. See the Diocese of Joliet website for more information.
Saturday, May 25
Dr. Gianna Emanuela will be present for our monthly veneration service of St. Gianna’s relics after the 4:00 PM Mass. Please join us and pray for healing for yourself or a loved one. Prayer cards are available to give to those whom you prayed for. We always have this veneration service on the last Saturday of the month.
