Principal's Report
It is with deep sorrow and reverence that we join the global Catholic community in mourning the passing of our Holy Father, Pope Francis. His life was a radiant example of compassion, humility, and unwavering commitment to the Gospel. As the first pope from the Americas and a tireless advocate for the poor, the marginalised, and the environment, Pope Francis inspired a renewed vision of a Church that walks with all people in love and mercy.
At Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, we have often looked to Pope Francis as a model of servant leadership and a voice for peace and justice in our world. Whether through his gentle outreach to children, his call to care for our common home, or his courage in bridging divisions within the Church, he reminded us that faith is not only believed but lived — through acts of kindness, forgiveness, and hope.
In our classrooms and prayer services over the past two weeks, we take time to reflect on Pope Francis’ legacy, offering prayers of gratitude for his life and for the eternal rest of his soul. We invite you to join us at home by sharing your favorite words or moments from his papacy with your children, and by praying together as a family for the guidance of the Holy Spirit in this time of transition for our Church.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace. Amen.
Many Blessings,
Jo Desailly