BLESS THESE BASKETS: After the long Lenten season, Catholics are …

Special to The Vindicator | published: March 31, 2018

BLESS THESE BASKETS: After the long Lenten season, Catholics are celebrating the Resurrection with a feast. The Rev. Michael Swierz of St. Rose Church, Girard, conducted the traditional blessing of Easter baskets Saturday. Parishioners are, from left, Kim Nemkovich, and Jessica and Marilyn Brocious, all of Girard; the Palen Family of Niles, Marge, Ray, Denise, and Bryan; and Julia Bigowsky (foreground) of Girard...Photo by Robert K. Yosay - The Vindicator