Santera Virginia Maria
Romero was commissioned in 2009 by Reverend Richard
Catanach, Rector of the Basilica of San Albino, to create a
retablo representing the newly designated Basilica of San
Albino by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI. This
retablo, Basilica of San Albino is on permanent
exhibit at the Basilica. Commemorative tiles of this
retablo are now available to the public at the
Basilica. For information regarding the acquisition of
this commemorative tile contact the Basilica of San Albino,
Mesilla, New Mexico at 575.526.9349.
San
Albino, Bishop of Angers in France, was a noted miracle
worker during his lifetime including the healing of the
sick and restoring sight to the blind. He was
generous to the poor, especially widows with many
children. He also ransomed slaves who were carried
off by barbarians or pirates. Shortly after the
death of San Albino in 549 A.D. at the age of 80, his
grave became a popular pilgrimage destination for the
faithful seeking healing. His Feast Day is March
1st.
