Pope Francis died at 7:35 in the morning Rome time on Easter Monday. The Holy Father cared deeply for all of us, but especially for people living at the margins of our society. He was never afraid to speak out and remind us that we all share the gifts of God’s love and mercy, to show his determination that we care for one another, that we put our faith in action, that we show respect in how we treat our fellow women and men, and how we treat the environment around us.

The Pope had a special affection for our border community, and always expressed concern for the immigrants who journeyed through it.

The Catholic Church is celebrating a Jubilee Year that calls for us to be pilgrims of hope in our wounded world. The Pope promoted a culture in our Church of listening to one another and truly collaborating to tackle our common challenges. We hope that legacy continues. 

While we mourn his passing, we also share in the joy that he is now with Jesus our Savior and our blessed Mother, Mary. Please pray for Pope Francis as he enjoys his eternal rest.

Memorial Mass

Memorial Mass for Pope Francis will be celebrated at OMC on Wednesday, April 30, at 8:00 AM.