Peter's Pence
Announcement Dates: June 13 & 20
Collection Dates: June 26 & 27
We remember Pope Benedict XVI’s historic journey to the United States in April 2008. The Holy Father made an appeal to Catholics during his homily at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York:
“In the finest traditions of the church in this country, may you also be the first friend of the poor, the homeless, the stranger, the sick and all who suffer. Act as beacons of hope, casting the light of Christ upon the world.”
The Peter’s Pence collection is taken up around the world. Catholics in the United States have been especially generous in meeting the requests for aid to those suffering from oppression, disease, war or national disaster. Please answer once more in favor of those in need.
How well did the diocese do?
Catholic Relief Services for Haiti $83,117.84
Diocese of Shreveport Catholic Schools $24,610.81
by Fr. David Richter, Vical General
2010 Diocese of Shreveport