A Mass for Pope Francis was celebrated by Bishop Frank J. Dewane at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Venice on Thursday, April 24, 2025. The Mass was also livestreamed for those unable to attend in person; a recording of the livestream can be viewed, above. Please join us in continuing to pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis, that God may grant unto him eternal rest.
| Novena in Memory of Pope Francis
The entire Church mourns the death of our Holy Father, Pope Francis. This novena has been prepared to help pray for the Pope during this time. The daily novena lasts for the novendiales period from April 26 to May 4, 2025. © 2025 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. |
Novena en Memoria del Papa Francisco Toda la Iglesia lamenta la muerte de nuestro Santo Padre, Francisco. Esta novena ha sido preparada para ayudar a orar por el Papa durante este tiempo de duelo. La novena diaria dura el período de los novendiales desde el 26 de abril hasta el 4 de mayo de 2025. © 2025 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. Todos los derechos reservados. |
Diocese of Venice Statement: Death of Pope Francis Monday, April 21, 2025 Today, the Catholic Church throughout the world mourns the death of Pope Francis who passed away at 7:35 a.m. Rome time. Pope Francis served as Bishop of Rome from March 13, 2013, until his death. He was 88 years old. A letter regarding the passing of Pope Francis from the Most Rev. Frank J. Dewane, Bishop of the Diocese of Venice in Florida, was issued this morning, and can be found below, and here. The Diocese of Venice in Florida will observe the traditional Novemdiales – nine days of mourning – with daily Masses and prayers offered at Parishes throughout the Diocese for the repose of the Pope’s soul. Additionally, during this time, all Diocesan Catholic Schools will incorporate age-appropriate discussions about this momentous occasion in the life of the Church and include moments of silence and special prayers for the Pope. Parish bells throughout the Diocese of Venice will toll at noon on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, upon official announcement of the Pope’s death. A traditional funeral toll calls for the bell to be rung once for each year of the Pope’s life: 88 times.
A Mass for Pope Francis will be celebrated in the Diocese of Venice by Bishop Dewane on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 1301 Center Road, Venice, Florida. All are welcome. Regarding the Election of a New Pope, this will not be addressed until the close of the Novemdiales. After the nine-day mourning period for the Pope, prayers for the guidance of the Holy Spirit for the Conclave and special Masses will be offered. As a Catholic community united in Christ, we are profoundly saddened by the loss of Pope Francis. Together we pray: Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen. Media Contact: This statement can be found in Word document format here.
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