Pastor’s Weekly Letter, November 11

Pastor’s Weekly Letter, November 11

9 Nov 2018 | Posted by: chadmin

Dear friends,

The letter below was sent to priests from Bishop Jenky. We were asked to share it with the faithful this weekend. The bishops’ assembly will be November 12-14, 2018 in Baltimore. Your prayers are appreciated.

God bless you,

Fr. David

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November 7, 2018

Dear Parishioners:

The U.S. bishops are joining together in a commitment of prayer and reparation leading up to the bishops’ general assembly, where we will be making critical decisions in response to the clergy sexual abuse crisis. With my brother bishops across the nation, I suggest dedicating days of intensified prayer and fasting. The intentions for this period of prayer and sacrifice are three-fold:

•  For the healing and support of all victims of clergy sexual abuse.
•  For the conversion and just punishment of the perpetrators and concealers of sexual abuse.
•  For the strength of the bishops to be holy shepherds in protecting and leading our sheep from all harm.

If you feel called to do so, you are welcome to join me in prayer for these intentions. I would also be grateful for any prayers for me and my brother bishops during our general assembly, that we may follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit in responding to the tragedy of clergy sexual abuse in the Church.

Please be assured of my prayers for you, as well.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Reverend Daniel R. Jenky, CSC

BISHOP OF PEORIA