Catholic priest blesses shrimp fleet at Biloxi, MS

Biloxi's Gulf Harbor hosts an annual shrimp festival, featuring a parade of the shrimp fleet. The highlight is the blessing of the fishing fleet by Father Mullen of St. Michael's Church, invoking protection for the fishermen. This ritual, originating 300 years ago from European coasts, involves blessing approximately 450 boats for a safe and prosperous journey. The best decorated boat, bearing the slogan 'God's gift to men from the sea,' wins a trophy, awarded to Captain Henry Kapsua in the shrimp capital of the world.

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