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Liturgies at Annunciation
Tuesday, April 29 at 12:10 PM
Low Requiem Mass for Pope Francis
Tuesday, May 6 at 6:30 PM
Sung Votive Mass for the Election of the Pope
Learn about Papal Elections
A Summary Explanation of how Papal Elections work
Learn about the Papal Conclave
Read more about Votive Masses
Wednesday, May 21 at 6:30 PM
Sung Requiem for Pope Francis (30-Day Memorial)
A Message from Fr. Felix, Pastor
Dear Friends,
Upon receiving word of the death of Pope Francis, I encourage all the Faithful to pray three times, the “Our Father“, the “Hail Mary“, and the“Glory Be”, and the “Eternal Rest”, for his repose.
We will convey more information concerning prayers or Masses for his repose as it becomes available.
Please pray for the College of Cardinals that they will be docile to the Holy Spirit in discerning the next successor of Saint Peter as the Supreme Pastor of the Church.
May God bless you always!
From the Archdiocese
In Memoria: Pope Francis
An online hub is available with resources and information about the late Holy Father's death and schedule of events. Also featured is the Novena in Memory of Pope Francis, which begins Saturday, April 26. Visit the website at archgh.org/popefrancis.
Pope Francis' funeral rites, a celebration of hope, to begin late April 21
Statements from Archbishop Vásquez, Cardinal DiNardo on the death of Pope Francis
Archbishop Vásquez’s Statement on the Death of His Holiness, Pope Francis
United with His Eminence, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Bishop Italo Dell’Oro, the priests, deacons, men and women religious, and lay faithful of the Archdiocese, I am deeply saddened at the death of His Holiness, Pope Francis, this morning in Rome.
Pope Francis's life and ministry centered on walking alongside the poor and marginalized, sharing the life-affirming message of the Gospel not only with them but also through them to the entire Church. His deep commitment to supporting all individuals in their happiness and struggles will leave a profound and enduring influence on the Church as it embarks on its continued pilgrimage of faith, hope, and charity.
As pilgrims of hope, we take solace during this Easter season in the Resurrection of Our Lord. Let us offer our prayers for His Holiness, Pope Francis, through the intercession of the Blessed Mother. May the Lord embrace him in His merciful arms.
May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
I also ask you to pray for Cardinal DiNardo, and the entire College of Cardinals, during this time.
Cardinal DiNardo’s Statement on the Death of His Holiness, Pope Francis
I, along with Archbishop Joe Vásquez, Bishop Italo Dell’Oro, the priests, deacons, men and women religious, and lay faithful express my profound sadness at the death of His Holiness, Pope Francis, this morning in Rome.
The life and ministry of Pope Francis was marked by walking with the poor, and those on the margins of society, to bring the life-giving message of the Gospel to them, and through them, to the whole Church. His intense focus on accompanying all men and women of goodwill in their joys and sorrows will continue to have a lasting impact on the Church as she continues her own pilgrim journey of faith.
As the Church comes together to mourn and pray for the soul of His Holiness, let us commend him to the loving embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Redeemer, to whom he had such loving devotion.
May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
I also ask prayers for myself.