This feast commemorates the finding of the relic of the True Cross by St. Helena in 326 and the building of the first churches in Jerusalem by St. Constantine.
In commemoration of the passing of Saint Francis from earthly life to eternal life, Bishop James will lead a Transitus service at the St. Anthony Franciscan Monastery.
The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi is celebrated each year on October 4, which also marks the conclusion of the Season of Creation. The Season of Creation begins with the World Day of Prayer for the Season of Creation on September 1.
On the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, all are invited to join Bishop James Ruggieri and the Franciscan community for a Mass at the St. Anthony Franciscan Monastery.
On the Solemnity of All Saints, we celebrate the memory of all those who lived a blessed life on earth and are now in communion with the Lord in heaven.