Clergy wearing protective hard hats celebrate first Mass at Notre-Dame after fire The Mass inside the fire-damaged structure commemorated the anniversary of the cathedral's dedication. News Jeanne Smits, Paris correspondent • Jun 17, 2019Apr 29, 2023
Archbishop exhorts thousands of pilgrims to fight for good in a time of great ‘confusion’ Archbishop Andre-Joseph Leonard was moved by the 14,000 people who made the journey from Paris to Chartres for a traditional Pentecost Mass. News Jeanne Smits, Paris correspondent • Jun 12, 2019Jun 18, 2021
Notre Dame’s ‘hero’ priest describes harrowing moment he rescued relics, blessed sacrament Fr. Jean-Marc Fournier was focused on rescuing 'Jesus' in the tabernacle, and when he did, he blessed the Cathedral with the host. News Jeanne Smits, Paris correspondent • Apr 18, 2019Apr 29, 2023
‘Hero’ priest rescues Crown of Thorns from Notre Dame inferno 'He showed no fear and went straight away for the relics inside the cathedral.' News Martin M. Barillas • Apr 16, 2019Jun 18, 2021