Denver, Colo., Aug 5, 2011 / 10:26 am
On the Feast of St. John Vianney Bishop William E. Lori of Bridgeport, Conn. told the Knights of Columbus that bishops and priests are in solidarity with them on “the path of salvation.”
“Just as you, dear members of the family of the Knights of Columbus, stand in solidarity with the Holy Father, your bishops, and your priests, so too we stand in solidarity with you, in a solidarity of that love which overflows from the heart of Jesus and leads us and our loved ones to joys of everlasting life,” Bishop Lori said at the fraternal order’s Aug. 4 memorial Mass for all deceased Knights of Columbus.
The Mass was part of the Knights of Columbus’ Supreme Convention, which was held in Denver Aug. 2-4. Bishop Lori is Supreme Chaplain of the fraternal charitable organization, which has 1.8 million members worldwide.
Bishop Lori in his homily called the Feast of St. John Vianney a “powerful reminder” for bishops and priests about their state as “fellow pilgrims” who must seek forgiveness of their sins and holiness in their own lives.