On Ash Wednesday, Archbishop Aquila released a Pastoral Note, “Standing with Mary at the Foot of the Cross.” Accompanying the Note is an icon, also unveiled on Ash Wednesday, to recognize the beginning of a nine-year novena, started by Archbishop last year and which will conclude in 2033, marking two thousand years since the Crucifixion. You are invited to join Archbishop, uniting your prayers to his in this novena.

Holy cards with the icon image will be available in the church narthex.

The icon was created by a Colorado artist, Elizabeth Zelasko, in collaboration with Archbishop Aquila and his leadership team. Prints of the icon are available from the artist at her website, elizabethzelasko.com.

Please click the button below to read Archbishop Aquila’s Pastoral Note.