Retired Pope Benedict XVI passed away Dec. 31 at 9:34 a.m. in his residence at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican Gardens. Pope Francis is scheduled to preside over the funeral Mass Jan. 5 in St. Peter's Square.
On Wednesday, Nov. 23, the morning following the official release of the Diocese of Superior’s abusive clergy list, Bishop James P. Powers offered a Mass of Reconciliation in reparation for sins committed and to open a path for grace and healing.