Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Fort Worth Monsignori


Tonight, at 7PM, in Fort Worth I will have the pleasure of presiding over evening prayer with the conferral of Pontifical Honors on five priests of the Diocese of Fort Worth.  They are: Monsignor Stephen Berg, Monsignor Juan Rivero, Monsignor Raymond Mullan, Monsignor E. James Hart and Monsignor Publius Xuereb. These priests have faithfully served the diocese in various capacities and with great joy the local Church will recognize these men. Months ago we celebrated the conferral of pontifical honors on sixteen lay faithful as well. Now we get to extend this honor on members of the ministerial priesthood. This practice is an opportunity to both show our connection and filial devotion to the Holy See while at the same time recognizing years of service, an expression of evangelical charity. Thanks to these fine collaborators and their families.