Mission & Ministry News
In Honor/In Memory
Dear Friend of St. Jude, On a recent family gathering, we pulled out some family photos and began reminiscing about our loved ones, many of whom have passed. It brought back precious memories of my own mother and father, Lucy and Pasquale Sticco. Memories came flooding back of many cherished people from my past… of…
Read MoreSt. Peregrine, the Patron Saint of Cancer
Dear Friend of St. Jude, Are you or someone you love in need of physical or spiritual healing? Because illnesses, and especially cancer, are among the most urgent requests I receive, I invite you to take advantage of the miraculous healing powers of two powerful saints. If you or someone you love has been stricken…
Read MorePray for Our Country
Dear Friend of St. Jude, If you are like the many people I hear from every day, you are concerned about the unsettled state of our country. Some worry that our spiritual and moral foundations are eroding away. Others are concerned about the lack of unity that threatens our democracy. Most people are troubled about…
Read MoreUpdate on the Peru Mission
Dear Friend of St. Jude, Thanks to you, our Pallottine priests and brothers are able to bring the hope of St. Jude and love of Jesus Christ to the poor and forgotten in the farthest corners of the world. If ever there was a need for hope, it is evident in the eyes… and faces of…
Read MoreMay is the Month of Mary
Dear Friend of St. Jude, As a member of our Circle of Hope, you are a priceless treasure to all of us. In a world where so many people sit by and do nothing to help those crying out in need, you are one of our Lord’s champions for good – one who truly serves…
Read MoreOur Lenten Journey
Dear Friend of St. Jude, You are a cherished member of our Circle of Hope and I sincerely thank you for your dedication to St. Jude and our ministry of Hope. Your faith is an inspiration that helps each of our priests and brothers to embrace Christ’s message to serve the poor. As our gift…
Read MoreSt. Vincent Pallotti College in India
Dear Friend of St. Jude, Your compassion for the poor is an extraordinary blessing! Thank you for faithfully serving Christ who comes to us in the poor. Today Christ comes to us for help in the faces of impoverished children in Kattoor, India. I hope you will open your heart again to our Pallottine Sisters…
Read MoreThe Good News of Christmas
Dear Friend of St. Jude, This Christmas we will hear these words proclaimed in the Gospel reading – “Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people … A savior has been born for you who is Christ and Lord.” – and I…
Read MoreThe Christmas Angels
Dear Friend of St. Jude, During this Christmas season, we are especially grateful for your gracious spirit of giving which helps us share Christ’s love for all people. You are an indescribable blessing to our mission and ministries! Many symbols remind us of Christmas…among them, the manger, the star and the angels who foretold events…
Read MoreUrgent Needs at St. Jude Shrine
Dear Friend of St. Jude, You are an indescribable blessing to our mission and ministry! Thank you for all you’ve done to help us achieve a major milestone in 2017 – our 100th anniversary! In 1917, the Archbishop of Baltimore entrusted St. Jude Shrine to the Pallottine Fathers and Brothers. Regular Novena Services were established around the…
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