Troy, NY - La Salle Institute Christian Brother Bernard Knezich recently traveled to Rome to witness the canonization of Kateri Tekakwitha and others on October 21, 2012. Knezich traveled with the Black and Indian Mission Office out of Washington D.C. Established in 1884, the Office works tirelessly supporting Catholic evangelization efforts among Black, Indian and Indigenous communities throughout the United States. The group which traveled from the 18th to 24th of October spent time in Vatican City as well as attending the canonization.
Knezich who was raised in Amsterdam, New York has been at La Salle Institute for multiple assignments. He was first in Troy from 1964-1967 and now has been since 1994. He also ministered in Ethiopia and Palestine. 
Speaking about his opportunity to experience the event in person, Knezich said &quot;it was a fantastic experience; so beautiful. I'm very proud to be from the area (that St. Tekakwitha was).&quot;
Pictured below is Br. Bernard at the ceremony in front of St. Peter's Basilica.
(Photo provided by Shane Hendry '06)