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| Evviva Maria! |
Following the Most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, pilgrims processed the statue of Our Lady for a few hours through the working-class neighborhood. Accompanied by the Tony Neglia Festival Band, our cortège wended its way through the streets with great fanfare. Along the way, we were regularly greeted by spirited locals who generously offered participants cold water and refreshments.
Returning to the church, the statue (adorned with donations) was placed back on the beautifully decorated bye-altar. Fr. Damian concluded the ceremony with a benediction and the opportunity to venerate the relic of the Blessed Mother’s veil.
Adjourning to the rectory, guests were treated to a catered reception courtesy of the Very Rev. Msgr. Cav. Joseph Ambrosio, Chaplain of the Constantinian Order and Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.
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| The Most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass |
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| (L) The relic of the veil of the Blessed Mother. (L) The High Altar |
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| Dama Minervini & Cavs Napoli, Fratta, Gangone & Berardi with Fr. Zahlocki |
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| After Mass, Our Lady is presented to the expectant crowd. Placed on a wagon, the statue was pulled through the Ironbound section of Newark, New Jersey |
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| The procession wends its way through the neighborhood |
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| (Above & below) Knights of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George proudly served as honor guard |
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| (Above & below) The procession stops so residents can offer donations |
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| (R) Along the procession route, devotees set up statues and generously offer water to participants |
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| (L) After the procession, the statue is returned to the bye-altar. (R) Standard of the defunct Our Lady of Mt. Carmel society of Waterville, New York |
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| The Benediction |
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| After the Benediction, devotees venerate the relic of the veil |
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| Back at the rectory, Monsignor regales us with a few songs Photos courtesy of Rosanna Minervini, Anthony Scillia and John Napoli |
