Cardinals Elect New Pope; Plainfield Church Plans Celebration
Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio will succeed Benedict; a Mass of thanksgiving is scheduled for Wednesday night at St. Mary Immaculate Parish.
As Catholics around the world received word that a new pope had been elected, St. Mary Immaculate Parish in Plainfield got ready to celebrate. On Wednesday, white smoke was released from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling the election of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 76, of Buenos Aires as the 226th pope. The Rev. David Medow, pastor at St. Mary Immaculate, said the church will offer a Mass of thanksgiving at 7 p.m. Wednesday. St. Mary Immaculate is located at 15629 S. Route 59. Taking the name Pope Francis I, the new pontiff spoke from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, offering up a blessing for Pope Benedict XVI, who announced his resignation last month. Medow said he was moved by what he called the new pope’s “humble and …
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tiffany kane
6:16 pm on Thursday, March 14, 2013
Midwest gal, since you are not Catholic, why do you feel it is your moral obligation to comment on theses things? You are rude, condescending, paranoid and self-righteous. Sad you are not looking for serious intelligent dialogue. Oh we'll, you feel good about yourself,and i guess that is all that matters. I'll pray for you. Good luck. Seek help. Find some joy in your life!! more ›