With deep sorrow and profound gratitude, the Diocese of Syracuse joins the Church around the world in mourning the death of Pope Francis.
A shepherd of compassion, humility, and tireless dedication, Pope Francis guided the People of God with courage and love.
His witness to mercy, care for the marginalized, and call to ecological and social responsibility will continue to inspire for generations to come.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace.
Read Bishop Lucia’s Statement on the Death of Pope Francis
Novena In Memory of Pope Francis
Digital Prayer Card
Additional Resources (USCCB)
Local Masses for Pope Francis
Friday, April 25th
Mass for Pope Francis
7 PM at St. Patrick’s Church, Binghamton
Monday, April 28th
7th Day Mass for Pope Francis
7 PM at Assumption Church, Syracuse
Tuesday, April 29th
Memorial Mass for Pope Francis
6 PM at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Syracuse
Memorial Mass for Pope Francis
6 PM at Church of the Nativity at St. Leo, Tully
Wednesday, April 30th
Memorial Mass for Pope Francis
6 PM at St. Mary’s Church, Cortland
Memorial Mass for Pope Francis
6 PM at Christ the Good Shepherd, Oswego
Memorial Mass for Pope Francis
6:30 PM at Pope John XXIII, Liverpool
Thursday, May 1st
Mass for Pope Francis followed by Adoration
8:30 AM at Christ the King, Liverpool
Saturday, May 3rd
Mass on the Feast of Sts. Philip & James, Apostles
Offered for the Repose of the Soul of Pope Francis
8 AM at Sacred Heart, Cicero
Pope Francis – the first Pope of the Americas
Jorge Mario Bergoglio was born in Argentina to Italian immigrants on December 17, 1936. He was ordained in 1969, and previously served as the Jesuit Archbishop of Buenos Aires.
Did you know?
- Pope Francis graduated as a chemical technician prior to entering the seminary
- He taught psychology and literature at two different colleges
- He finished his graduate thesis in Germany in 1986
- When he became Cardinal, he requested that faithful did not travel to Rome to celebrate, but instead donate to the poor
- The Pope has authored three books
- He lives very simply, even as Pope, inhabiting a small apartment and cooking his own meals
- He was elected as Pope on March 13, 2013
General resources:
Daily Reflections from Pope Francis (2015)
Pope Francis on Twitter
Pope Francis on Instagram
Messages from Pope Francis
Highlights from the Papal visit to the United States, September 22-27 2015:
Catholic Sun
Video highlights (USCCB)
Liturgical texts used during the visit (USCCB)
Vatican website on Cuba and U.S. Papal visit
Thank you to the Syracuse Diocese for putting together this thoughtful resource. Source: https://syracusediocese.org/pope-francis
