Bishop Dowd
December 29, 2024 at 8:40 PM ·
Happy Jubilee New Year 2025! I had the honor of presiding over the opening of the Jubilee Year in the Cathedral of my Diocese (Precious Blood in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada). A decorated cross was at the head of the procession to and into the church, to remind us of our salvation in Christ.
I have published another pastoral letter to mark the occasion, which can be found here:
https://diocesedesaultstemarie.org/jubile
God bless you!
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