Cir.No. 24.98

Dear Brother Priests, Deacons/Subdeacons, Consecrated Men and Women, Lay Faithful,

The situation in Lebanon is getting worse each day. Almost every Catholic hospital, care facility, church, monastery, school and home is now a place of refuge for the displaced Christian and Muslim alike.

Pope Francis has called us to pray and fast in a special way on Monday October 7 for world peace.

Therefore, I ask every parish to pray unceasingly, and this weekend or next to also take a collection, or do a fundraiser, for Lebanon.

Please send the check to the eparchy as soon as you can so that we may distribute to those who have need. We have received so many requests.

May the prayer of Our Lady of Lebanon be with us.

+ Gregory