Memorial Mass and Prayer Services
Join us in honoring Pope Francis through special liturgies and prayer services:The funeral for Pope Francis will be held on April 26, with public viewing April 23-25.
The funeral Mass for Pope Francis, who died April 21 at the age of 88, will be celebrated by the dean of the College of Cardinals on Saturday, April 26 at 10 a.m. (4 a.m. EDT) in St. Peter's Square, Vatican City.
The "Mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis” will be celebrated by the Most Rev. Lawrence T. Persico, bishop of Erie, on Friday, May 2, at 5:15 p.m. at St. Peter Cathedral, Erie. If you cannot attend in person, the Mass will be livestreamed at https://stpetercathedral.com/live-stream.
Rosary for the Holy Father – visit your parish website or bulletin for details.
Eucharistic Adoration in His Memory – visit your parish website or bulletin for details.
Downloadable prayer cards
Prayers for a Deceased Pope
From the Roman Missal
1. O God, faithful rewarder of souls,
grant that your departed servant Pope Francis,
whom you made successor of Peter
and shepherd of your Church,
may happily enjoy for ever in your presence in heaven,
the mysteries of your grace and compassion,
which he faithfully ministered on earth.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit
one God, for ever and ever.
2. O God, who in your wondrous providence
chose your servant Pope Francis to preside over your Church
grant, we pray, that, having served as the Vicar of your Son on earth
he may be welcomed by him into eternal glory.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit
God, for ever and ever.
3. O God, immortal shepherd of souls
look on your people’s prayers
and grant that your servant Pope Francis
who presided over your Church in charity,
may, with the flock entrusted to his care,
receive from your mercy
the reward of a faithful steward.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit
one God, for ever and ever.
Prayer for the Election of a New Pope
From the Roman Missal
O God, eternal shepherd
who govern your flock with unfailing care,
grant in your boundless fatherly love
a pastor for your Church
who will please you by his holiness
and to us show watchful care.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit
God, for ever and ever.