This is as good a place as any to say a temporary and partial "good-bye" to all of you NCR participants.  I am leaving for Rome this Friday for at least six weeks to help the efforts of the Vatican Almoner, Abp. Krajewski, at the direction of Pope Francis, to feed the migrants in Rome and to also work in the homeless shelter for men the Almoner established in a Jesuit owned building that was empty.  My request to do so was approved in January by my local superiors, our Superior General in Rome and he Almoner's office.  I've made all of the arrangements and tied all the loose ends with all of my jobs and appointments here so I'm ready to go, and very happy with the chance to do so.  I'll be in Rome for all of the Holy Week and Easter liturgies as well - a real plus!  I will try and check in during my time there although I know my time to do so will be more then limited.  Let me wish you all a blessed Holy Week and a joyous Easter!
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