Journey

My dear friends:
It is a great joy to express my greetings to each of you in the Lord Jesus.
 
I would like to thank those who have planned and brought to fruition this special edition of Journey to mark my installation as Archbishop on 3 May, and to recognize Archbishop O’Brien for his many years of dedicated episcopal ministry to the Church and to the Archdiocese of Kingston.
 
The Mass of Installation celebrated at the beginning of May left lasting memories for me.  The beauty of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, the rich patrimony of the liturgy of the Church, and the joyful faith of the people of the Archdiocese were special signs to me of the Lord’s blessings on the Church of Kingston.
 
At moments like this in the life of the Archdiocese, our hearts are drawn to the witness of so many people who have gone before us in faithful service to Christ.  Their lives of faith are a precious treasure for us, and their continued prayers are a source of ongoing grace for each of us still on our earthly pilgrimage towards Christ.
 
My dear brothers and sisters, let us be conscious and give thanks for this beautiful testimony.  May we draw closer in the unity which comes from God and support one another in the mission of the Church in this present time.  In these days of the Solemnity of the Pentecost, may we allow the Holy Spirit to continue to guide the Church in the coming years.
 
  † Michael Mulhall
Archbishop of Kingston