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Bishop Perez sends greetings from the Holy Father to faithful of the diocese

News of the Diocese

December 11, 2019

Every five years, each diocesan bishop is required to visit the Holy See to give a report of his diocese. Bishop Nelson Perez and the bishops of Region 6 -- Ohio and Michigan -- are in Rome now for their regular visit to the threshold of the apostles, or ad limina apostolorum, in the Latin translation.

Included are visits to Vatican offices and Masses at various sacred sites. The highlight of the visit is an audience with Pope Francis during which they discuss various issues facing the local Church.

Bishop Perez sends greetings from the Holy Father to faithful of the diocese

Bishop Perez greets the Holy Father as part of the audience. “Pope Francis sends his greetings and blessings to the people of the Diocese of Cleveland,” the bishop said.

Bishop Perez sends greetings from the Holy Father to faithful of the diocese

While in Rome, Bishop Perez visited clergy from the diocese who are undergoing advanced studies: Father Damian Ference, Father Timothy Roth and Father Jeff Barnish. Blessed Sacrament Father Anthony Marshall, who has served in the diocese, also is studying in Rome.

Bishop Perez sends greetings from the Holy Father to faithful of the diocese

In order to connect spiritually with the apostles, the bishops celebrate Mass in the chapel in the crypt of the St. Peter’s Basilica, feet from the tomb of St. Peter.

Bishop Perez sends greetings from the Holy Father to faithful of the diocese

The Archbasilica of St. John Lateran is the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome and the chair of the Holy Father, who is the bishop of Rome. Traditionally, the bishops and invited clergy celebrate Mass here to show their collegiality and closeness to the pope.

Click HERE to view an online photo album with more pictures from Bishop Perez’s ad limina visit.

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