Diocese celebrates Corpus Christi with Eucharistic Processions

Faithful across the Diocese of Charlotte joined their clergy in prayerful processions on the June 11 feast of Corpus Christi. Also known as the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, this holy feast honors the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. “Corpus Christi” is Latin for “Body of Christ.” In a tradition that dates back to the 11th century, parishioners took part in reverent yet festive Eucharistic processions after Mass.

A traditional prayer of Corpus Christi is the “Anima Christi” written by St. Ignatius of Loyola: “Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me. Blood of Christ, inebriate me. Water from the side of Christ, wash me. Passion of Christ, strengthen me. O good Jesus, hear me. Within Thy wounds, hide me. Separated from Thee let me never be. From the malignant enemy, defend me. At the hour of death, call me. And close to Thee, bid me. That with Thy saints I may be praising Thee, forever and ever. Amen.”

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Maryvale Sisters’ foundress passes away, aged 93

VALE — Mother Mary Louis, 93, foundress of the Maryvale Sisters, entered the arms of her heavenly Father on Thursday, June 8, 2023.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated June 15, 2023, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church with Father Edward Sheridan officiating. Burial followed in the Maryvale Sisters Cemetery in Vale.

Mother Mary Louis was born Sept. 12, 1929, in Middletown, Conn., to the late

Alexander and Rose Zampini Mangine. Mother Mary Louis was the foundress of the Maryvale Sisters in 1961 with Father Norman St. Martin. She was a faithful servant to the Lord and her religious community.

Survivors include the Maryvale Sisters: Sister Mary Michael, Sister Mary Clare and Sister Mary Francis; and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: The Mother Mary Louis/ Maryvale Sisters Outreach Projects, 2522 June Bug Road, Vale, N.C. 28168. Warlick Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

— Catholic News Herald