“Along with the other bishops of Pennsylvania, I give thanks to Almighty God for the progress our country has made in curbing the coronavirus pandemic. Each of us has felt the impact of COVID-19 in many ways as individuals and families, among friends and at work, Gainer said in a news release. This has been a time of hardship and struggle, of separation and isolation that has impacted our lives of faith as well. Our Lord Jesus has been near to us throughout this difficult period, especially when we encounter Him in the Holy Eucharist. There He offers us His healing and peace, His mercy and reconciliation. Now the time has come for everyone to return joyfully to the celebration of the Eucharist with thanksgiving and renewed faith,” he said.
“Along with the other bishops of Pennsylvania, I give thanks to Almighty God for the progress our country has made in curbing the coronavirus pandemic. Each of us has felt the impact of COVID-19 in many ways as individuals and families, among friends and at work, Gainer said in a news release. This has been a time of hardship and struggle, of separation and isolation that has impacted our lives of faith as well. Our Lord Jesus has been near to us throughout this difficult period, especially when we encounter Him in the Holy Eucharist. There He offers us His healing and peace, His mercy and reconciliation. Now the time has come for everyone to return joyfully to the celebration of the Eucharist with thanksgiving and renewed faith,” he said.
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MEADVILLE – Meadville s three Roman Catholic parishes will merge into a new one, effective June 26.
The Catholic Diocese of Erie announced that St. Agatha, St. Brigid and St. Mary of Grace parishes will form The Epiphany of the Lord Parish. The new parish will be housed at St. Agatha Church, 353 Pine St., Meadville.
St. Brigid, 383 Arch St., and St. Mary of Grace, 1085 Water St., will become secondary churches of the new parish, officials said. Masses will not be celebrated at the two churches on Sundays or for holy days but they will be open occasionally for public or private worship, officials said.
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