Some time ago I mentioned that I had been asked to complete a questionnaire from Bishop Kieran to enable him to gather information about parishes in the diocese for his ad Limina visit to Rome. This visit has recently taken place. Fr Seán Finnegan has posted the text of the Holy Father's address to our bishops on his blog Valle Adurni. Rather than duplicate it, I recommend you follow the link here to read it for yourself.
What is the purpose of the ad Limina?
Listed below is an explanation taken from the web site of the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales:
There are three important parts to the ad Limina:
1. The pilgrimage to, and veneration of, the tombs of the Apostles Peter and Paul.
1. The pilgrimage to, and veneration of, the tombs of the Apostles Peter and Paul.
2. A personal meeting with the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI.
3. Meeting and conversations with the various departments of the Roman Curia (the administrative offices of the Holy See)
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The Papal address confirms that the Bishops have a mandate to speak UP with a united voice for TRUTH in respect for life, family, marriage and Sacred Liturgy in our country.
We pray through the intercession of Our Lady of Walsingham, St. George and St. Andrew that they will do so always in these difficult times.
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