Saint Francis, our brother, you who eight hundred years ago went to meet Sister Death as a man at peace, intercede for us with the Lord.

I In the Crucifix of San Damiano you
recognized true peace, teach us
to seek in Him the source of all
reconciliation that breaks down
every wall.

You who, unarmed, crossed the lines
of war and misunderstanding, give us
the courage to build bridges where
the world erects borders.

In this time plagued by conflict and division, intercede so that we may become peacemakers: unarmed and disarming witnesses of the peace that comes from Christ.
Amen.

Pastoral Invitation
​Letter from the Bishop​​​
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.

O God, who have taught the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant that in the same Spirit we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in his consolation.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Our Lady of Champion - Pray for Us
Saint Francis Xavier - Pray for Us
Saint Therese of Lisieux - Pray for Us

Saint Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into Hell Satan and the other evil spirits who prowl around the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.