Gulf Pine Catholic

Blessing of the Sea In a moment of silent prayer, Father Vincent Ajayi, parochial vicar of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Long Beach, holds a monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament during the Blessing of the Sea, which took place June 12 as part of the St. Juan Diego Route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. Look inside for more information Photo/Terry Dickson July 5, 2024 Gu l f P i n e CATHOLIC Vol. 41 No. 23