News Release #435

Leonardo Defilippis to perform VIANNEY April 29 at Church of St. Mary in New Ulm

New Ulm - VIANNEY, (Vee-AH-nee), a live one-man production performed by actor and director Leonardo Defilippis, is now on a nationwide tour for the Year for Priests and will be presented at the Church of St. Mary, 417 South Minnesota in New Ulm, on Thursday, April 29, at 7:00 p.m.

Leonardo Defilippis is well-known as the director and star of the feature film Thérése, which ran in mainstream movie theaters for more than a year. His live performance of VIANNEY includes a spectacular set, numerous costumes, and a moving musical score.

The public is welcome to come see this talented performer bring to life the remarkable story of Saint John Vianney, who battled the devil and saved a whole village, and thousands of souls beyond. Sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of New Ulm, this program is suitable for ages nine years and up, and admission will be a free-will offering.

A social sponsored by the St. Mary’s Council of Catholic Women will follow the evening performance.

For further information contact Bryan Reising, Director of Office of Religious Education and Faith Formation for the Diocese of New Ulm, (507) 359-2966, or visit www.vianneydrama.com.