🕊 In Loving Memory of Pope Francis
1936 – 2025
“Let us not allow ourselves to be robbed of hope.” – Pope Francis
With deep sorrow and reverence, the parish community of St. Ann’s, Kingston Hill, joins the faithful around the world in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis.
A humble shepherd and tireless advocate of mercy, justice, and peace, Pope Francis inspired millions through his simplicity, his love for the poor, and his deep call to care for creation and one another. His papacy reminded us again and again that the Church must be close to the people — a “field hospital,” a home for the wounded, the lost, and the searching.
At St. Ann’s, a memorial has been placed in front of the church with flowers, light, and prayer, where parishioners and neighbours are welcome to pause and remember the life of a pope who taught us to “pray, fast, and give” with sincerity of heart.
May Pope Francis, a servant of Christ and champion of the Gospel, now rest in the eternal peace of the Risen Lord.
✝️ A Mass in memory of Pope Francis
will be celebrated at St. Ann’s on Saturday at 12:00 noon.
We invite all parishioners to join us in prayer for the eternal repose of his soul and in thanksgiving for his life and papacy.
Let us give thanks to God for the gift of Pope Francis, and may he now rest in the peace of the Risen Christ whom he served so faithfully.
🙏 Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.
