cavinti diaspora

Geline Lazaro (photo left) is one of the lucky ones several times over. With over 5,000 people who volunteered their services for the New York Papal visit; she was one of the few hundred that were chosen to serve. That she was asked to serve at St Patrick Cathedral was more than good luck. Geline Lazaro [...]

In its 2000-year history, the Roman Catholic Church has a rich heritage on costumes and pageantry. From the papal vestments to first communion dressing, there are protocols to be followed under the Roman Catholic traditions for every occasion.

Hence, it is not surprising that for Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to New York, new stoles were commissioned [...]