The Holy Father, Pope Francis has sent a telegram of condolence for the death of Cardinal Prosper Grech, O.S.A. (Augustinian), the Cardinal Deacon of Santa Maria Goretti, a former professor at various Roman universities and a Consultor with the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Cardinal Grech died yesterday.
Reverend Father Alejandro Moral Antón, O.S.A.
Prior General of the Order of Saint Augustine
Via Paolo VI, 25
00193 Rome
Having learned the news of the pious departure of the venerated Cardinal Prosper Grech, I wish to express my sentiments of condolence to you, to the entire Augustinian Order and to the family members of the beloved Cardinal, who I have always held in high esteem both for his personal witness of Christian and Consecrated life, and for is example of service to the formation of new generations, especially that of priests.
Remembering the long and competent service that he carried out as a professor in various Roman universities, and equally that which he shared with the Holy see, I raise my prayers in supplication, that the Lord may welcome his soul into the eternal kingdom of light and peace, and I willingly impart my Apostolic blessing to you, to your confreres and to all those who are mourning his death.
Francis
The funeral Mass for His Eminence, Cardinal Prosper Grech will be celebrated on Thursday, 2 January 2020 inside the Vatican Basilica, at the Altar of the Chair, beginning at 11:30am local time (5:30am EST).
The Mass will be celebrated by His Eminence, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Vice Dean of the College of Cardinals, together with the other Cardinals, Archbishops and Bishops.
At the conclusion of the Mass, the Holy Father, Pope Francis will preside over the Rite of Final Commendation.
Telegram of His Holiness, Pope Francis
Reverend Father Alejandro Moral Antón, O.S.A.
Prior General of the Order of Saint Augustine
Via Paolo VI, 25
00193 Rome
Having learned the news of the pious departure of the venerated Cardinal Prosper Grech, I wish to express my sentiments of condolence to you, to the entire Augustinian Order and to the family members of the beloved Cardinal, who I have always held in high esteem both for his personal witness of Christian and Consecrated life, and for is example of service to the formation of new generations, especially that of priests.
Remembering the long and competent service that he carried out as a professor in various Roman universities, and equally that which he shared with the Holy see, I raise my prayers in supplication, that the Lord may welcome his soul into the eternal kingdom of light and peace, and I willingly impart my Apostolic blessing to you, to your confreres and to all those who are mourning his death.
Francis
The funeral Mass for His Eminence, Cardinal Prosper Grech will be celebrated on Thursday, 2 January 2020 inside the Vatican Basilica, at the Altar of the Chair, beginning at 11:30am local time (5:30am EST).
The Mass will be celebrated by His Eminence, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Vice Dean of the College of Cardinals, together with the other Cardinals, Archbishops and Bishops.
At the conclusion of the Mass, the Holy Father, Pope Francis will preside over the Rite of Final Commendation.
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