At Opening of Schools Mass, cardinal urges educators to ‘bring your gifts in service to our schools, our students’
Celebrating the Opening of Schools Mass Aug. 26, Washington Cardinal Wilton Gregory prayed the Holy Spirit would bless educators in schools across The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, and he urged teachers to use their unique talents in educating young people.
“You bring all your gifts together in service to our schools, and most importantly, to our students,” Cardinal Gregory told the teachers who gathered for the annual Mass.
Cardinal Gregory was the principal celebrant of the Mass that was offered at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Nearly 20 priests from throughout the archdiocese concelebrated.