Pope’s Córdoba visit spurs host production
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In Córdoba, Argentina, the Congregation of Saint Joseph is preparing 400,000 communion wafers for a mass Pope León XIV will lead. Sister Mónica of the congregation explained her community received the specific task of making the hosts and liturgical ornaments for the event.
The sisters supply wafers not only to Córdoba province but to the entire country, distributing from communities in Buenos Aires and Córdoba.
Their work began with a priest, Clemente Marchisio, who noticed poor conditions in churches while ministering in Turin and founded the congregation to dedicate itself to the service of the Eucharist. The process involves mixing refined wheat flour and very cold water, then using hydraulic machines to press the dough into wafers with imprinted designs. They carefully inspect the wafers, removing any that are broken or burned before packaging.
Sister Mónica recounted praying for guidance when asked to fulfill the large order, trusting she could meet the demand with divine help. Currently, the community is halfway to completing the 400,000-wafer order, with three sisters and two helpers working to meet the deadline. They also prioritize making wafers for people with celiac disease, ensuring everyone can receive communion.
