Seven Days of Prayer and Reparation in response to the tragedy of clergy sexual abuse in the Church

Bishop David Konderla issued letters to the clergy and to all parishioners of the diocese announcing that he is joining the U.S. bishops in Seven Days of Prayer and Reparation in response to the tragedy of clergy sexual abuse in the Church. 

Anyone who feels called to join Bishop Konderla in praying for these intentiions is welcome to do so.

Prayer of the Faithful: Suggested Intentions

For the healing and support of all victims and survivors of clergy abuse;
We pray to the Lord:

For the conversion and just punishment of the perpetrators and concealers of clergy
abuse;
We pray to the Lord:

For the strength of the bishops to be holy shepherds in protecting and leading their
sheep from all harm;
We pray to the Lord:

For the Holy Spirit’s guidance of our bishops in responding to the tragedy of clergy
sexual abuse in the Church;
We pray to the Lord:

Bishop Konderal's letter to parishioners is below.