Father Fontana had a very powerful impact upon the parish. On Friday, February 29th, two priests heard confessions for 3 hours; on Monday 3rd, four priest heard confessions for almost five hours each. I have been ordained twenty-four years, and I was overwhelmed at not only the quality of confessions but also the number of people who had been away from the sacrament for a very long time. Since then, we had an extraordinary number of confessions during lent.
Also, we did have three physical healings of which I know: a woman who was waiting for lung transplant can now breathe normally, a woman who had foot problems can walk without pain; and a man with spinal problems has no pain.
Thank you Bishop Jenky for allowing Father Fontana to provide this healing ministry throughout the country. We hope to welcome him back sometime next year. He is clearly a gifted and dynamic priest.
Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, Potomac Falls, VA 20165, Pastor William P. Saunders