Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Today at Mass, I remembered Our Blessed Mother under the patronage of Our Lady of Perpetual Help! June 27 is the feast day of Our Lady! She is also the patroness of the Diocese of Salina, Kansas. This is a special day for our diocese and it is a special year! 2012 marks the 125th Anniversary of the Diocese of Salina! Our celebration will culminate on July 29, when the faithful gather for the anniversary Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral! In its early beginnings, the diocese was known as the Diocese of Concordia. The first cathedral was Our Lady of Perpetual. Even though the diocese moved to Salina and a new cathedral name was given, we have not forgotten our roots and we trust in the intercession of Our Lady of Perpetual Help! May the prayers of Our Lady guide the work of the diocese and be with all the faithful! Have a blessed day!!!