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PASTORAL LETTERS

I reach out humbly, with this new invitation, to those suffering a recent loss,
bearing immense sorrow in their hearts. Alternating between the cathedral and the homes
of families and individuals, together, let us entrust our departed ones to the maternal
intercession of Mary, who, as Jesus was dying, remained at the foot of the cross. The Virgin
Mary has no other desire than to show us Jesus and to lead us to Him, He who died and rose
again, opening the way to eternal life for us.

During the month of June, which is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we can
turn with confidence to the One whose heart has been pierced out of love for us. Be assured
that your departed loved one whom, perhaps, you were unable to visit, has now been visited
by Jesus, gentle and humble of heart, who knocks at the door of our hearts. We can pray —
prayer which transcends time itself — for this encounter between your loved one and our
Lord and Saviour.

Included with this message are steps on how to participate in praying the Cathedral-
Home Rosary and how to submit a name for inclusion in our online IN MEMORIAM listing.
One may submit the name of a deceased individual, together with his/her date of death,
which will be added to the list of names to be posted on the diocesan website for those who
have died from March until now.

Sacred Heart of Jesus with your pierced heart and open arms, we turn to you with
confidence.

We present to you all those, from every generation, who have died during the
COVID-19 pandemic.

Welcome them lovingly into your Kingdom.

May their sorrow be transformed into joy.

(cont’d)

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