By Matthew Monisse
More than 600 people gathered at Bove Farm, south of Busselton on Sunday, May 5, for the annual Busselton May Rosary Celebration.
The event is held in honour of Our Lady at the Queen of the Holy Rosary Shrine located on the property and has been celebrated every year since 1980.
This year, a concelebrated Mass was led by the Vicar General of the Bunbury Diocese, Fr Tony Chiera, along with the new parish priest of Busselton, Fr Nick Lim, as well as other priests and deacons from the Bunbury Diocese.
Fr Tony spoke on the need for Christians to imitate Mary by allowing Jesus to enter deeply into their hearts and minds.
In this way, the Lord can be made present to the people we meet as well as our families and friends. He asked all gathered to open themselves fully to the presence of Christ just as Our Lady did.
After Mass, the statue of Our Lady was crowned and then pilgrims processed behind the statue around the property during which the Rosary was recited.
The liturgical celebrations concluded with benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Afterwards, a delicious array of food and beverages was provided to pilgrims thanks to the Catholic Women’s League.