NOVEMBER 14, 2002

Dear Friends of the Blessed Virgin Mary,

In case you haven't heard yet, Bishop del Val passed away yesterday, Nov 13 …anniversary of Our Blessed Mother's last apparition at Garabandal. My last visit with him was in July. He was a very very holy priest and especially dear to me. He also felt great affection for the four Garabandal visionaries, especially Loli who made a point of visiting him almost every time she went to Spain, even during the time he was hospitalized several years ago. He had had surgery and had been sent to two hospital. When Loli went to see him, he said that her visit with him was a great comfort. It brought back many beautiful memories about the times that he himself witnessed her ecstasies as well as the other three girls but it was only after she gave him a KISSED Crucifix by Our Blessed Mother that she had with her that he made a complete recovery. Later, as you know he removed all the restrictions imposed on Garabandal by the previous bishops.

This past July, some wonderful friends from Ireland, Father Michael Fitzgerald, Nula Murphy, Jenny Kennedy, Loli's sister Sari, and myself had a wonderful visit with the Bishop. His first question was "How is Loli?" Although he was already quite weak himself, he showed concern for her well being.

His funeral Mass will be offered tomorrow, Nov 15 at 5 PM, I have been unable to obtain a flight from Los Angeles to get there on time. But he will always be in my heart and prayers and I'm sure in yours as well. I am confident that now that he is in Heaven, he will continue to direct me and all of us who are total dedicated to making Our Blessed Mother more known and loved through her GARABANDAL Messages. Without any hesitation, let us ask him to pray for us that we persevere in this mission for the Glory of God and the salvation of souls.

GOD BLESS YOU… IN UNION OF PRAYERS,
Maria Carmela Saraco