Cabrini Day
In March of 2020, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed into law, HB 1031 establishing Frances Xavier Cabrini Day as a Colorado State Holiday. It is the first paid state holiday in the nation that recognizes a woman, and is now observed on the first Monday in October.
Taking advantage of a beautiful fall Colorado weekend, Mother Cabrini Shrine welcomed visitors and guests who came to walk the steps, light a candle in the chapel and enjoy the beautiful grounds that honor our beloved St. Frances Cabrini and the Sacred Heart of Jesus. After the Sunday Masses, coffee and donuts were served in celebration of Cabrini Day. To us, Cabrini Day is about her story – her determination, grit and service to immigrants, the poor and those most in need, and we are always eager for those who come to the Shrine to learn of it and be inspired by her life, her faith, and all she accomplished.
~ submitted by JoAnn Seaman
Links to Cabrini Day local news coverage below:
https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/mother-cabrini-shrine-cabrini-day/73-447f086d-18ff-4789-8e28-d33ad3e276f7
https://denver.cbslocal.com/video/6061635-coloradans-celebrate-cabrini-day/
Mother Cabrini Shrine Gala 2021
With gratitude and joy, we were able to gather for the Mother Cabrini Shrine 20th Anniversary Gala on Friday, September 17 at the Pinnacle Club in downtown Denver. For those unable to attend in person, a portion of the event was livestreamed. All proceeds from the gala will go towards our $4.5 million Heart of Jesus Capital Campaign. We are so grateful and happy to announce that due to the generosity of so many and
Mother Cabrini Shrine Gala 2021
the success of the gala, our campaign total is nearing $3.6 million. Construction on the expansion and chapel renovations are set to begin in the spring of 2022.
~ submitted by JoAnn Seaman
For a glimpse of the gala, please see photos and the “Cabrini Says Thank You” video below:
Photo right: Gala guests got into the spirit of the auction. Does this gentleman have the winning bid?