Buffalo Diocese holds special Mass for Pope Francis

Buffalo Diocese holds special Mass for Pope Francis

Bishop Michael Fisher and other clergymen conducted the Mass at Saint Joseph Cathedral in Buffalo.

Hundreds gather in memory of Pope Francis - Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford

Hundreds of Catholics from across Lancashire gathered together yesterday evening in loving memory of Pope Francis. St Mary’s church in Bamber Bridge welcomed people of all ages wishing to pay tribute to the pope in a special Mass celebrated by Bishop John. Fr Mark Harold, parish priest at St Mary’s, reflected on how – for […] The post Hundreds gather in memory of Pope Francis appeared first on Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford.

Diocese celebrates life, legacy of Pope Francis in Remembrance Mass - The Catholic Sun

Black ribbons and half-roundels adorned the outside of St. Mary’s Basilica in downtown Phoenix and its adjacent courtyard April 22 as a sign of mourning for Pope Francis. The Diocese of Phoenix celebrated the life of the Holy Father with a Remembrance Mass that evening, mourning the death of the pope.  During his homily, diocesan Vicar General and basilica Rector Fr. John Muir recalled meeting Pope Francis a year and a half ago.  “What struck me…