Visitation Grad Reads at Vatican Easter Vigil

 alumna Meghan Wenger was not only present at the Vatican for the Mass of Easter Vigil last weekend, but read from the Bible as part of the service. 

Meghan’s father, Brian, traveled from their home in St. Paul, MN to Rome, Italy for the Mass.

He described Meghan’s experience as a “powerful, moving, faith-filled opportunity.”

Wenger is a 2009 graduate of Visitation, and attends Boston College. She is in Rome as part of St. Thomas University's Catholic Studies program.

Father Joseph Carola, who is a leader in the Rome program, was able to arrange for three students to speak over the course of Easter weekend services, said Wenger.

“She was elated to have been selected,” he said. Wenger said he was impressed by the other students participating in the program. 

The Easter Vigil Mass is the first Easter service for many in the Christian faith and starts after sundown on Saturday. It begins the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ said in the Bible to take place the following Easter morning. 

The Mass was led by Pope Benedict XVI. Wenger recited the second reading, Genesis chapter 22:1-18, in English. 

Vatican Television broadcasted the Easter Vigil live. You can see Wenger's reading at the 46 minute mark.