Mass To Be Said For Pope Francis At Our Lady Of Czestochowa In Bucks

DOYLESTOWN, PA — A Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis on Saturday, April 26, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa.

"We invite everyone to join us for a Holy Mass. Let us come together in prayer and gratitude for his life, legacy, and pontificate of Pope Francis, who faithfully served the Church as the 266th Bishop of Rome, for 12 years," said Fr. Maksymilian Dawid Ogar, OSPPE, the shrine's spokesperson. "We give thanks to Almighty God for his example of humility, his dedication to the poor and marginalized, and his unwavering call for mercy, peace, and global solidarity."

Pope Francis, whose life of faith, service, and dedication to the church has deeply touched the hearts of the faithful around the world, passed away on Easter Monday, April 21.

"As we commend Pope Francis to the mercy of God, we also entrust the church to the guidance of the Holy Spirit during this sacred time of transition, as the College of Cardinals prepares to gather for the Conclave to elect a new successor of Saint Peter."

Located atop a scenic hill in New Britain Township, the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa is a spiritual home for thousands of pilgrims each year, especially within the Polish American Catholic community. Open to all people of faith and goodwill, the Shrine exists to bring souls closer to Jesus Christ through devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

For more information about the shrine, including upcoming events, ministries, Mass schedules, and pilgrimage opportunities, visit www.czestochowa.us or follow the shrine on Facebook at facebook.com/american.czestochowa.