The president of the Chilean Bishops’ Conference, Bishop Alejandro
Goic, will celebrate a Liturgy of Thanksgiving for the successful rescue
of the 33 miners who were trapped at the San Jose mine.
The liturgy will take place Oct. 25 at the National Shrine of Maipu.
The 33 miners as well as the Chilean President Sebastian Pinera will be
present at the ecumenical celebration.
The Chilean Bishops’ Conference issued a press release explaining
that the liturgy will be an opportunity to show “gratitude to the Lord
for the happy end to Operation San Lorenzo” and to offer prayers “for
the intentions of the miners and their families.”
The bishops invited all who live in or near the country's capital
city of Santiago to take part in the liturgy.
They also encouraged those
who cannot attend to join in prayer from their homes or communities.
The 33 miners from the San Jose mine were rescued on Oct. 13 after
spending 69 days trapped below ground when the mine collapsed.
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