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The entire Church mourns the death of our Holy Father, Pope Francis. In cathedrals, basilicas, parish churches, shrines, and chapels, the Holy Eucharist will be offered for the repose of his soul. Communities and individuals will ask God to bestow his infinite mercy on the man who served the Church as Bishop of Rome.
This novena has been prepared to help pray for the Pope during this time. The daily novena—lasting for the novendiales period as directed by the College of Cardinals—consists of a short reading from Scripture or some other ecclesiastical text and some brief prayers, including orations drawn from the Roman Missal and the Order of Christian Funerals.
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The death of our Holy Father Pope Francis was announced this morning, April 21. Bishop David J. Malloy issued a statement as he joins the world in mourning our pontiff. Bishop Malloy also announced that he and priests of the diocese, will celebrate a special Mass for the pope’s intention on Friday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the Cathedral of St. Peter, 1243 N. Church St., Rockford. The public is invited to come and pray for the repose of the soul of the Holy Father at this Mass.
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Please pray for the repose of the soul of Deacon James Newhouse who died on March 22. He was ordained a permanent deacon in 1998 and served the people of St. Mary Parish in Sycamore faithfully for 24 years before retiring in 2022. Funeral arrangements are pending. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.
Bishop David J. Malloy issued a letter to all parishes in the 11-county Diocese of Rockford asking Catholics to join together in opposing efforts to make assisted suicide legal in the state of Illinois. The letter is to be shared at Masses this weekend, March 15-16.
Click here to read the Press Release, Bishop Malloy’s and the top reasons you should oppose assisted suicide
Father Lawrence M Urbaniak
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Father Lawrence M. Urbaniak who died today, Dec. 5, 2024 in Sun City, Arizona where he resided for many years in retirement. He was 89. Watch for obituary information when it becomes available.
Date: September 27, 2024
ROCKFORD, ILL—Most Reverend David J. Malloy will ordain 9 men to the permanent diaconate for the Diocese of Rockford, Saturday, Sept. 28.
The Mass and Rite of Ordination will begin at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Peter 1243 N. Church St.
A deacon is an ordained minister of the Catholic Church. A deacon's ministry can entail proclaiming, preaching, and teaching God's Word, assisting the bishop and priest at the Liturgy, assisting at funerals, ministering to the sick and dying, leading the community in prayer and in sacramental liturgies, baptizing, witnessing marriages, and exercising administrative leadership. A permanent deacon serves the diocesan church and is assigned to serve in ministry at specific parishes as needed by the diocesan bishop.
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