06/04/2026
Catholic Daughters court #2384
Priest Appreciation Pilgrimage Honoring
Father Mathew Sanish
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas were honored to host a special Priest Appreciation outing in celebration of Father Sanish. Filled with gratitude for his faithful service, spiritual guidance, and dedication to our parish family, members gathered for a day of fellowship, faith, and appreciation.
Our celebration began with a delicious meal and wonderful fellowship at LongHorn Steakhouse. Sharing a meal together provided an opportunity to relax, enjoy one another's company, and express our gratitude to Father Sanish for the many ways he serves our parish community.
Following lunch, we traveled to the Gelman Stained Glass Museum, where we were captivated by the breathtaking beauty of sacred stained-glass masterpieces. As we admired the artwork depicting scenes from Scripture and the history of our faith, we were reminded of how God's light shines through those who faithfully answer His call to serve. The museum provided a meaningful setting for reflection and appreciation of the beauty of our Catholic heritage.
We concluded our day with the celebration of Holy Mass at the beautiful Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle. Gathering around the altar in prayer and worship was a fitting end to our pilgrimage. During Mass, we offered prayers of thanksgiving for Father Sanish and asked God to continue blessing him with wisdom, strength, health, and joy in his priestly ministry.
This special Catholic Daughters event allowed us to honor Father Sanish while deepening our faith through fellowship, sacred art, and the Eucharist. We are truly blessed by his leadership, compassion, and commitment to guiding us closer to Christ.
As we celebrated together, we reflected on these words of Scripture:
"The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching." — 1 Timothy 5:17
Thank you, Father Sanish, for your faithful "yes" to God's call and for the many blessings you bring to our parish community. May God continue to bless you abundantly and grant you many years of fruitful ministry.
With gratitude and prayers,
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas ✝️🙏💙