Papal Conclave to begin March 12 - Bishop asks for special Mass in all parishes on Tuesday

Most Reverend Richard Lennon, Bishop of Cleveland sent the following memorandum to all priests in the Diocese of Cleveland on Friday, March 8, 2013.

His memorandum pertains to the announcement of the beginning of the Papal Conclave in Vatican City on Tuesday, March 12, 2013.  Bishop Lennon is also requesting that all parishes in the eight-county Cleveland diocese hold a special Mass for the election of the Roman Pontiff on Tuesday, March 12.

Bishop Lennon will celebrate the noon Mass for this special purpose at the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist on Tuesday, March 12.  All are welcome to attend.

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