Clockwise, from left, Colleen Coughlin (St. Louis), Erica Johnson (National Office), Linda Dalton (St. Louis), Connie Heckstetter (St. Louis)
"I love St. Louis! It's amazing to be staying so close to the Arch and meeting the St. Louis Mission Belles! They've been so hospitable and gracious in welcoming us to their home city. This is my first National Meeting and I am so happy to have the opportunity to meet so many members of our mission family in person. Everything has been great so far, and we all look forward to a productive meeting these next few days here at the fantastic Drury Plaza Hotel. I hope that everyone who could not be present participates online. Love to everyone at the National Office!" Erica Johnson (National Office)
"Help us to love and help the poor because they are Christ to us. Let us remember that no one is so poor that he has nothing to give, and no one is so rich he has nothing to receive." Bishop Ignatius Wang (San Francisco), closing prayer at opening dinner, 4.28
Father John Gorski (National Office), Bishop Ignatius Wang (San Francisco), Genevieve Elizondo (San Francisco) and Sister Eva Rodriguez (San Diego)
"I just wanted to thank all of you for all your hard work and outstanding planning of the week in St. Louis. We felt it was one of the best we have been to – this was my 4th National Meeting and Father Lapointe’s 5th. The meetings were great, hospitality at the Drury was over the top and of course we enjoyed the Riverboat Cruise." Sandy Sullivan (Springfield, Massachusetts)
"Father Posey joins me in thanking you for an exceptional conference last week in St. Louis. It was enjoyable and informative, which is hard to achieve. Every detail was covered, all needs were met, and individuals felt recognized and appreciated. That is quite an accomplishment. It is an honor and a privilege to work with all of you." Sandy Bertini (Arlington, Virginia)
