There has been much to celebrate in the Precious Blood family this summer such as the international and local celebrations of the Bicentennial.  The Italian Province also has been celebrating several ordinations over the past few months.  Most recently, on August 29, dozens of Missionaries of the Precious Blood gathered in the Church of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary to celebrate the ordination of Antonio Trande, C.PP.S.  Rev. Trande was ordained in his hometown of Specchia, Italy and was joined by friends and family for the special day.  Bishop Vito Angiuli of Ugento-S. Maria di Leuca was the presiding prelate.  On August 30, Rev. Trande celebrated a mass of thanksgiving.

Photos provided by Rev. Antonio Trande, C.PP.S.