Linwood, New Jersey                                                       Spring 2003

Blessed Gaetano Errico House of Studies Dedicated on Sunday, March 30, 2003

   Although the morning surprised everyone with a steady and ominous looking snowfall, the dedication and blessing of the congregation's long awaited Bl. Gaetano Errico House of Studies in Fairfield Pennsylvania, was joyously celebrated.  Fr.Michael Messaro, Formation Director and Novice Master presided at the ceremony that was to have been conducted by Bishop Dattilo of the Diocese of Harrisburg who was unable to attend because of the weather.  Over 150 friends, parishioners, members and staff of the congregation along with clergy from the area and fellow  seminarians joined in celebrating the dedication and in praying for all those students who will reside there.

The new residence named for the Founder of the Missionaries of the Sacred Hearts can accommodate (continued on page 2)

Blessed Gaetano Errico House of Studies in Fairfield, Pennsylvania.

Fr. Michael Messaro presides at the official dedication and blessing of the Bl. Gaetano Errico House of Studies of the congregation in the United States

The first students who will reside in the Blessed Gaetano Errico House of Studies…from left, Robert Malagesi, Bro Peter DiTomasso, Bro Paul Importico and Frank Myers.  Robert and Frank will begin their Novitiate in June.  Bro Peter and Bro Paul are currently in temporary vows.