76th annual Blessing of the Fleet

St. Margaret Parish in Bayou La Batre held its 76th annual Blessing of the Fleet festival May 3-4. Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi celebrated Sunday Mass at St. Margaret and later blessed boats and docked vessels during the boat parade. Archbishop Rodi also blessed a wreath that was placed in the water by parish Pastor Fr. Michael Long Vu, SVD in remembrance of those lost at sea. May we pray for all who make their living on the waters.