ROWING: LOURDES KICKS OFF CREW SEASON WITH CUSTOMARY "BLESSING OF THE FLEET"
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✍️ The Our Lady of Lourdes rowing team held its annual 'Blessing of the Fleet' ceremony, a Catholic tradition, before their first official practice of the season. The ceremony included a prayer, a speech, and the blessing of the rowers and coaches by Fr. Michael Connolly.
👉 The 'Blessing of the Fleet' ceremony is a Catholic tradition 👉 The ceremony is meant to bring good luck and safety to the rowers and coaches 👉 Fr. Michael Connolly led the ceremony and emphasized the importance of faith and teamwork 👉 The team is looking to rebuild after a successful run 👉 A strong senior core and a number of athletes committed to rowing at the collegiate level
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