Through the intercession of our Blessed Mother, may the good example of each of us living the faith be the seeds for an abundant harvest of conversions and returns to the Church.
On August 15, the Feast of the Assumption, our Holy Father will go to Lourdes. In prayer we join with him. Through the intercession of our Blessed Mother, may the witness of our lives enlighten the way for others to follow Jesus.
It is only in following Jesus that anyone of us can lead others to the Lord. I am truly grateful for the overwhelming welcome that you have given. From the many speculations reported in the media to the announcement by the Holy See, from every corner of the diocese, I have felt such an outpouring of hope and joy that have made easier the new direction of my ministry.