| OUR PATRON CANONIZED On July 3, 2008, Pope Benedict XVI signed two decrees promulgating the heroic virtues of Nuno and recognizing the authenticity of a miracle (the healing of a blind woman in Portugal). By these acts, the Holy Father formally canonized Saint Friar Nuno de Santa Maria Alvarez Pereira. The public celebration of his canonization took place on April 26,2009. His feast has been fixed universally in the Roman Calendar as November 6th. Click HERE to see photos from the canonization |
| Mary Queen of Angels House in Mexico. |
Blessed Nuno Society News and Events
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW ORPHANAGE COMPLETE
On April 30, 2007, (Children's' Day in Mexico) Construction began in
Agua Prieta, Sonora of our new orphanage, Mary Queen of Angels
House. $650,000 was raised to build our orphanage and the ribbon
cutting ceremony took place on December 19, 2009. Now we much
furnish it with beds, desks, tables, appliances, etc. The orphanage will
open on August 2, 2010, Feast of Our Lady of the Angels For more
information about this project and how you can help furnish this
much needed shelter for children, write:
The Blessed Nuno Society, Inc.
P. O. Box 3484
Duluth, MN 55803
On April 30, 2007, (Children's' Day in Mexico) Construction began in
Agua Prieta, Sonora of our new orphanage, Mary Queen of Angels
House. $650,000 was raised to build our orphanage and the ribbon
cutting ceremony took place on December 19, 2009. Now we much
furnish it with beds, desks, tables, appliances, etc. The orphanage will
open on August 2, 2010, Feast of Our Lady of the Angels For more
information about this project and how you can help furnish this
much needed shelter for children, write:
The Blessed Nuno Society, Inc.
P. O. Box 3484
Duluth, MN 55803
MISSION OFFICES OPENED IN TUCSON
AND AGUA PRIETA
In April 2006, the Blessed Nuno Society established mission
offices in Tucson, Arizona and an office for our Mexican
affiliate in Agua Prieta, Sonora. This expansion allows us to
better serve our various projects along the Mexican border.
Our home office remains in the Diocese of Duluth, Minnesota.
AND AGUA PRIETA
In April 2006, the Blessed Nuno Society established mission
offices in Tucson, Arizona and an office for our Mexican
affiliate in Agua Prieta, Sonora. This expansion allows us to
better serve our various projects along the Mexican border.
Our home office remains in the Diocese of Duluth, Minnesota.
25th ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DINNER MEETING AND
MASS FOR OUR DECEASED MEMBERS TO BE HELD ON
NOVEMBER 3
The 25th annual Membership Meeting will be held at St.
Rose Church in Proctor, Minnesota on Wednesday,
November 3. The election of Directors and delivery of
annual reports will take place at this meeting. A Mass for
the souls of all of our deceased members was be celebrated by
Father Joel Hastings at St. Rose Church immediately prior to
the Membership Meeting.
MASS FOR OUR DECEASED MEMBERS TO BE HELD ON
NOVEMBER 3
The 25th annual Membership Meeting will be held at St.
Rose Church in Proctor, Minnesota on Wednesday,
November 3. The election of Directors and delivery of
annual reports will take place at this meeting. A Mass for
the souls of all of our deceased members was be celebrated by
Father Joel Hastings at St. Rose Church immediately prior to
the Membership Meeting.
AFTER ONE OF OUR POSADA
DISTRIBUTIONS IN AGUA PRIETA.
At the end of the day, children sifted through
the dirt and pick-up every pinto bean and
every grain of rice that had spilled on the
ground, in order to take home just a little more
to eat.
DISTRIBUTIONS IN AGUA PRIETA.
At the end of the day, children sifted through
the dirt and pick-up every pinto bean and
every grain of rice that had spilled on the
ground, in order to take home just a little more
to eat.
ANNUAL BOARD ROSARY FOR THE ORPHANS
Each year during the month of May, our Board of Directors gathers
with some other organization such as a school, KC Council,
campus ministry, or assisted living center to pray the rosary for the
children served by the projects of the Blessed Nuno Society. Our
2010 Rosary was held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary
on Wednesday, May 12 f
Each year during the month of May, our Board of Directors gathers
with some other organization such as a school, KC Council,
campus ministry, or assisted living center to pray the rosary for the
children served by the projects of the Blessed Nuno Society. Our
2010 Rosary was held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary
on Wednesday, May 12 f
ANNUAL RESPECT LIFE MASSES CELEBRATED
Each year in January, we celebrate our annual Respect Life Mass.
This year Our Respect Life Mass in the Diocese of Duluth was
celebrated on Friday, January 22 at St. Rose Parish in Proctor,
Minnesota, by Father Joel Hastings. Mass for this same intention
was also celebrated on January18 at Our Mother of Sorrows in
Tucson, Arizona.
Each year in January, we celebrate our annual Respect Life Mass.
This year Our Respect Life Mass in the Diocese of Duluth was
celebrated on Friday, January 22 at St. Rose Parish in Proctor,
Minnesota, by Father Joel Hastings. Mass for this same intention
was also celebrated on January18 at Our Mother of Sorrows in
Tucson, Arizona.
APRIL MASS FOR OUR MEMBERS CELEBRATED
In April we celebrated our Annual Mass for the members of
the Blessed Nuno Society.
In April we celebrated our Annual Mass for the members of
the Blessed Nuno Society.
MASS CELEBRATED FOR OUR PRIESTS AND DEACONS
Our 16th Annual Mass celebrated for our priest and deacon
members was celebrated at noon at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church
in Duluth, Minnesota on July 10, 2009. A Mass for the same
intention was also celebrated at Our Mother of Sorrows Parish in
Tucson, Arizona at 8:30 am on Wednesday, July 15.
Our 16th Annual Mass celebrated for our priest and deacon
members was celebrated at noon at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church
in Duluth, Minnesota on July 10, 2009. A Mass for the same
intention was also celebrated at Our Mother of Sorrows Parish in
Tucson, Arizona at 8:30 am on Wednesday, July 15.
TELL A FRIEND ABOUT US TODAY
"Lord, when did we see Thee hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked
or sick, or in prison, and not minister to thee?"
Matthew 25:44
"Lord, when did we see Thee hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked
or sick, or in prison, and not minister to thee?"
Matthew 25:44
Our Executive Director, Tim Heinan,
helps distribute blankets and 50 pound
bags of food to thousands of mothers and
children at one of our Barrio Outreach
food, blanket and medical supplies
distributions in Mexico
helps distribute blankets and 50 pound
bags of food to thousands of mothers and
children at one of our Barrio Outreach
food, blanket and medical supplies
distributions in Mexico
REV. JOEL HASTINGS
Vice President and
RESPECT LIFE ADVISOR
Vice President and
RESPECT LIFE ADVISOR
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NEXT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING:
Thursday, July 15, 2010.
Thursday, July 15, 2010.
Contact us at:
BLESSED NUNO SOCIETY, INC.
P O BOX 3484
DULUTH, MN 55803
BLESSED NUNO SOCIETY, INC.
P O BOX 3484
DULUTH, MN 55803
NEW TWIN CITIES CHAPTER FORMED
On April 17, 2009, the Board of Directors formally chartered a
Chapter of the Blessed Nuno Society which will be located in the
Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis. Stephan Cismowski has
been elected Moderator of the Chapter.
On April 17, 2009, the Board of Directors formally chartered a
Chapter of the Blessed Nuno Society which will be located in the
Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis. Stephan Cismowski has
been elected Moderator of the Chapter.
BOARD RECOGNIZES INDEPENDENT AFFILIATE
ORGANIZATION IN PORTUGAL
On April 17, 2009 the Society's Board of Directors
granted formal recognition to, and ratified the
protocol with, the Blessed Nuno Society of Portugal,
properly known as the Royal Confraternity of
the Holy Constable Saint Friar Nuno of Saint Mary
Alvares Pereira
ORGANIZATION IN PORTUGAL
On April 17, 2009 the Society's Board of Directors
granted formal recognition to, and ratified the
protocol with, the Blessed Nuno Society of Portugal,
properly known as the Royal Confraternity of
the Holy Constable Saint Friar Nuno of Saint Mary
Alvares Pereira
Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter Acting
President Stephan Cismowski with
one of the orphans in Mexico
President Stephan Cismowski with
one of the orphans in Mexico
- OUR OFFICE IN AGUA PRIETA
Mary Queen of Angels House Chapel
| Rev. James Crossman Spiritual Director |
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| BLESSED NUNO SOCIETY ISSUES EMERGENCY GRANTS FOR HAITI On January 22, the Board of Directors authorized three grants from the Society's Emergency Relief Fund to assist the relief efforts in Haiti. Grants were issued to Catholic Relief Services Hope Village Orphanage and Joan Martin Haiti Projects |
| REST IN PEACE Deacon Roger Birkland, President of the Blessed Nuno Society and Episcopal Appointee to our Board led the effort to build our new orphanage in Agua Prieta, Sonora and inspired many with his kind and prayerful leadership. He died July 12after a long battle with cancer |