"Today, we honor our elderly priests, brothers, and sisters who have devoted decades to God’s mission," Bishop Henry Eikhlein said. "Their sacrifices inspire us to continue the work of the Church in the 21st century."
"To be a priest is to be the helper of the poor," Fr. Mercian declared. "It is not enough to offer the Mass only. We are to strive to be useful persons for the Church and society."
"Even though we celebrate this feast every year," Bishop Henry stated, "it is to profess our Faith. We all belong to the universal Church. We try to renew the faith and promises we hold."
Saint Peter, the Rock of Authority, and Saint Paul, the Herald to the Nations, stand as pillars of the Church, reminding us of the grace of God and the call to live out our mission in the world.