Representatives from the Diocese of Superior’s 103 parishes gathered Tuesday, April 8, for the annual Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Superior.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
During this Jubilee of Hope and joyful celebration of the Risen Christ, during this Octave of Easter, we are saddened by the death of our Pope Francis. During his pontificate, Pope Francis always emphasized that hope is a belief in a future given by God through the Resurrection of Christ. May we always heed that message of hope as we continue to celebrate a time of rejoicing and reflection on the new life offered through Christ's resurrection. May the Lord guide the soul of Pope Francis to everlasting life.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
In Christ,
+James Powers
The pope died at 7:35 a.m. Rome time, U.S. Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, chamberlain of the Holy Roman Church, announced. Pope Francis gave new energy to millions of Catholics — and caused concern for some — as he transformed the image of the papacy into a pastoral ministry based on personal encounters and strong convictions about mission, poverty, immigration and dialogue.