Good morning,
Please view the message below from Bishop James Ruggieri about our Holy Father.
In Christ,
Your POTHE Clergy and Staff
Please view the message below from Bishop James Ruggieri about our Holy Father.
In Christ,
Your POTHE Clergy and Staff
On Sunday, October 11, Pope Leo XIV announced that he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a small nodule in his lung that was detected at a very early stage.
I ask the faithful of the Diocese of Portland and all people of goodwill to join me in praying for our Holy Father, that his surgery may be successful and that he may experience a full and speedy recovery.
I also ask that prayers for the Holy Father’s health be offered at Masses celebrated in the days leading up to his surgery and throughout his recovery.
Thank you for your prayers for Pope Leo XIV during this time.
-Bishop James T. Ruggieri
I ask the faithful of the Diocese of Portland and all people of goodwill to join me in praying for our Holy Father, that his surgery may be successful and that he may experience a full and speedy recovery.
I also ask that prayers for the Holy Father’s health be offered at Masses celebrated in the days leading up to his surgery and throughout his recovery.
Thank you for your prayers for Pope Leo XIV during this time.
-Bishop James T. Ruggieri