Wedding Mass at Saint Anselm Abbey

I've photographed this annual Wedding Mass at Saint Anselm Abbey celebrating the anniversaries of married couples for a few years. This one saw nearly 400 New Hampshire couples, all of whom have been married for at least 25 years. Bishop Peter Libasci celebrated the Mass. The afternoon was certainly inspiring.

Dan Burke

Dan Burke, May 2014.

I met Dan Burke after photographing the College of Saint Mary Magdalen's graduation in May. He gave the commencement speech, and I had the good fortune of dining with him and a few others from the college afterwards. In addition to his work as Executive Director of the National Catholic Register and founder of the Avila Institute, he is an author and speaker on Catholic spirituality.

I asked to make his portrait, and we found a quiet space in the office of the president (who's also a good friend). We spent more time discussing art, aesthetics, and films than photographing, but we fit in a few portraits.

March for Life: Mass II

Washington, DC, 2013.

Washington, DC, 2013.

As mentioned in yesterday's post, a Mass is said at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception the night before the March for Life. The Mass is televised throughout the side and lower chapels, where many have camped for hours just to claim a space.

My photo essay about the March is published on SocialDocumentary.net.

March for Life: Mass I

Washington, DC, 2013

Washington, DC, 2013.

The night before the March for Life, a Mass is said at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Despite the basilica's tremendous size, it fills beyond capacity hours prior to the Mass, as the faithful hope to secure a place in a pew. But many must stay in the aisles and side chapels.

My photo essay about the March is published on SocialDocumentary.net.