ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA

Organizational Chart | Administrative Offices | Alphabetical Listing |
Parishes | Mass Times in USA |
Cardinal Rigali's Weekly Column | Multimedia Presentations | Catholic Standard & Times | Contact Us | Press Releases | Media |
Office of Catholic Education | Elementary Schools | High Schools | Private Schools | Catholic Colleges | Special Education |
Catholic Human Services | Catholic Social Services | Catholic Health Care Services | NDS | Office for Community Development |
Vocation Office for Diocesan Priesthood | Vocations for Religious Life | Religious Orders for Women | Religious Orders for Men |
Catholic Charities Appeal | BLOCS | Stewardship | Stewards' Alliance | Planned Giving |

OFFICE FOR COMMUNICATIONS

News Release

May 8, 2008

Statement of Cardinal Justin Rigali
Funeral of Sergeant Stephen Liczbinski
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
May 9, 2008



Although I am not able to be present for the funeral of Sergeant Stephen Liczbinski, because I am presently in Rome, I wish to express deep solidarity with his wife and children and with all who mourn him in sadness and in hope.

In the name of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia I assure his beloved family of the prayers of our people. As we invoke God's merciful love on the soul of Sergeant Liczbinski we also pray for the peace and protection of our City. We ask God to deliver us from the scourge of violence and to convert the hearts of all to recognize the immense dignity of every human being and the incomparable value of every human life.

May the Almighty and merciful Lord grant eternal life to Sergeant Liczbinski, grace and strength to his family, and peace to our entire community.


Contact
Meredith Wilson
Communications Specialist
215-587-3747

About Us | Contact Us |