Novena of Masses to Pope St. John XXIII

Enroll a beloved friend or family member today in the Novena of Masses to Pope St. John XXIII by the Legionaries of Christ on Opdyke Road in Bloomfield Hills, MI.  

The Novena begins October 2, 2025 and ending on October 10, 2025.

‍Pope St. John XXIII's Feast Day is October 11.

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Suggested donation is $60.

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When you reach the Comments field, please state, "Novena of Masses to Pope St. John XXIII for (name/intention)".

Please enroll by October 2.

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Elected Pope on October 28, 1958, at age 76, Pope John XXIII surprised those who expected him to be a caretaker or placeholder figure by calling the historic Second Vatican Council (1962–1965), the first session opening on October 11, 1962. His Feast Day, October 11, is a fitting tribute. His papacy lasted four years and seven months; he died from stomach cancer in June of 1963. His body is incorrupt. John XXIII emphasized the Church’s pastoral and evangelizing role and dropped the traditional rule of 70 cardinals, increasing the size to 85. John XXIII used the opportunity to name the first cardinals from Africa, Japan, and the Philippines. As Pope, he promoted ecumenical movements in cooperation with other Christian faiths. On July 5, 2013, Pope Francis – bypassing the traditionally required second miracle – declared John XXIII a saint based on his virtuous life and the tremendous good that had come from his inauguration of the Second Vatican Council. He was canonized along with Pope John Paul II on April 27, 2014, on Divine Mercy Sunday. Pray to John XXIII: he did not mourn the darkness nor live in fear but stepped into the light that is Christ.

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Saint Pope John XXIII, pray for us!  

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