Saint Peter’s Community Celebrates Mass of the Holy Spirit on the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

On Wednesday, the Saint Peter’s community came together at St. Aedan’s: The Saint Peter’s University Church to celebrate the Mass of The Holy Spirit on the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. This ceremony, which dates back to the Middle Ages, marks the traditional start of the year at Jesuit schools around the world. The Mass was open to all members of the community. Rev. Claudio Burgaleta, S.J., rector of Saint Peter’s Jesuit community was the presider. Music was provided by Joseph Legaspi, D.M., University music director, The Patriot Brass Ensemble and SCHOLA, the University’s liturgical choir. Students, faculty and staff participated as greeters, lectors and Eucharistic ministers. The Mass was followed by a BBQ in Panepinto Plaza.