Two diocesan Masses marking the passing of Benedict XVI are scheduled
OBIT POPE BENEDICT XVI
Pope Benedict XVI smiles as he bids the crowd farewell after celebrating Mass at Nationals Park in Washington April 17, 2008. Pope Benedict died Dec. 31, 2022, at the age of 95 in his residence at the Vatican. (CNS photo/Nancy Wiechec)
Two special Masses honoring the late Pope emeritus Benedict XVI are planned for the coming week in Syracuse:
* A Diocesan Memorial Mass for Pope-emeritus Benedict XVI will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception at 12 Noon on Wednesday, January 4th.
* At the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Syracuse — the only Papal Basilica in our Diocese– a Mass will be offered for the late Pope on Thursday, January 5 at 12:10 p.m.
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