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Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, Archbishop of the Military Services celebrated The Feast of Immaculate Conception followed by mass with Our Lady of Victory parishioners Dec. 8. (COURTESY PHOTO)
Naval Station Norfolk celebrates the Feast of the Immaculate Conception By Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs NORFOLK, Va. — Parishioners of Naval Station Norfolk’s Our Lady of Victory Catholic Chapel gathered to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the chapel, Dec. 8. Presiding at the solemn liturgy was Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, Archbishop of the Military Services, with many service members, local dignitaries, and Navy leadership in attendance for the Holy Mass which followed. During the mass, Broglio spoke about
the history of the name of the Immaculate Conception and its importance. The origin dates from December 6, 1708 where the Feast was first celebrated by Pope Clement XI as a holy day of obligation. Then in December 8, 1854 Pope Pius IX declared to be an essential principle of faith in the Catholic Church. This catholic celebration is a public holiday in many countries. “The Feast of Immaculate Conception is often misinterpreted as the conception of Jesus in Mary’s womb but it actually refers to the conception of Mary herself,” said
Broglio. “The word immaculate” refers to Mary — the mother of Jesus Christ, was herself conceived without original sin.” In addition to the Adoration and Mass, the visit also commemorated the 80th Anniversary of the chapel it was held. Our Lady of Victory Catholic Chapel was commissioned in early 1940, as war raged in Europe and Imperial Japan was seeking to expand its empire across the Pacific. Consecrated on Christmas Eve, 1941, the chapel was named in honor of Mary, to whose mediation in the Catholic League’s victory in the great naval
battle of Lepanto in 1571 was attributed. The title of the Blessed Mother, Our Lady of Victory, recounts the power of intercessory prayer, in particular, the recitation of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary. As the proud history of the community was recounted, the vibrant faith of current chapel members was on display as the Archbishop spoke of the significance of the Body of Christ on Earth gathering on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. “Despite present difficulties and the hardship imposed by the pandemic, the faithful were encouraged to look forward to the future with confidence, calling upon the Patroness of the United States to intercede in times of difficulty,” said Father Kevin Fimian. “A sign and symbol of God’s own life and love for the world, this faith community strives to live its vocation, an open community, welcoming to all.”
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