Bishops Statement on the Death of President George H.W. Bush

WASHINGTON- (December 3, 2018) -Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston and President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has issued the following statement on the passing of President George Herbert Walker Bush.

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Cardinal DiNardo’s full statement follows: 

“We join with people across the nation as we mourn the passing of President George H.W. Bush. We remember with gratitude this great man who spent his life selflessly in service of his country. With an unwavering commitment to building bridges of peace and ensuring our nation's freedoms, he also inspired many as a devoted husband, father and family patriarch. 

On behalf of my brother bishops of the United States, we pray for the repose of the soul of our forty-first president as we remember a life well lived.

We also offer our deepest sympathy and prayers for his bereaved family and all those who mourn his passing. May you find peace and comfort in the consoling love of Jesus Christ.”

Declaración del Presidente de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos en relación a la muerte del Presidente George H.W. Bush

WASHINGTON— El Cardenal Daniel N. DiNardo, Arzobispo de Galveston-Houston y Presidente de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos, emitió un comunicado sobre el fallecimiento del Presidente George Herbert Walker Bush.

La declaración completa del Cardenal DiNardo es la siguiente:

“Nos unimos a las personas de todo el país al lamentar el fallecimiento del Presidente George H.W. Bush. Recordamos con gratitud a este gran hombre que pasó su vida desinteresadamente al servicio de su país. Con un compromiso inquebrantable de construir puentes de paz y garantizar las libertades de nuestra nación, también inspiró a muchos como un devoto esposo, padre y patriarca de la familia. En nombre de mis hermanos Obispos de Estados Unidos, oramos por el descanso del alma de nuestro cuadragésimo primer presidente al recordar una vida bien vivida. También ofrecemos nuestras más sinceras condolencias y oraciones por su familia afligida y por todos aquellos que lloran su muerte. Que encuentren paz y consuelo en el amor consolador de Jesucristo".

Pidamos que mediante nuestros esfuerzos, oraciones y renovado compromiso, podamos continuar edificando la Iglesia que amamos, el cuerpo mismo de Cristo.

4th Annual 5K Walk/for Vocations

Join the race to support Vocations in the Diocese of Tucson!

We need priests in our parishes and you need a priest in your life! By participating in the 4th Annual 5K Walk for Vocations you help raise awareness as well as show support for discerners, seminarians, priests, and religious brothers and sisters in the Diocese of Tucson.

Register here on Eventbrite 

We need priests in our parishes and you need a priest in your life! By participating in the 4th Annual 5K Walk for Vocations you help raise awareness as well as show support for discerners, seminarians, priests, and religious brothers and sisters in the Diocese of Tucson.

This family friendly event is open to all ages and fitness levels.

After the color walk/run there will be music, food, games, face painting, Mass, and prayer.

Youth groups and high school teams are encouraged to join at a discounted group rate.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 

Please remember to have your ticket handy on the day of the event by either printing it beforehand or by downloading it to your mobile device.

SCHEDULE

11 AM — Registration, shirts and numbers distributed

12 NOON — Runners take their mark

12:15 PM — Walkers to the starting line

1 PM — Mass, community celebration to follow

For more information please contact:

Fr. Jorge Farias-Saucedo, Director of Vocations

520.838.2530

jfarias@diocesetucson.org or via Facebook message.

Upcoming Cathedral Concert in December 2018

Join us at St. Augustine Cathedral for an afternoon (3:00 pm) concert on December 9th of original arrangements of Christmas Music featuring tenor Carlos Zapién, accompanied by members of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra and singers from parishes in the Diocese of Tucson conducted by Gavin Ely.