Archbishop John Noll Memorial Procession at Kneipp Springs

These photos, taken on September 16, 1956, show a solemn procession of faithful guests and visitors to Kneipp Springs leading to the outdoor Adoration altar and Benediction on a warm September day (9 days before the Our Lady of America apparitions began). This procession and Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction was held after a special Holy Mass in the Our Lady Mother of Mercy Chapel in memory of Archbishop John Noll who had passed away just six weeks previous to this event .




Notice the heavy black habits worn by the sisters...can you see Sr. Neuzil in this photo?




Solemn processions were held quite regularly on the grounds for the benefit of the faithful visitors and parishioners. Many times they would lead down to the grotto area and around the magnificent stations of the cross that wrapped around what is now referred to as Holy Family Hill. Typically, there would be a few hundred people attending these services. The guests would hail from all over the country and usually stay for a week or two.