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Bishop Nelson Perez Visits Padua
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     Cleveland Bishop Nelson Perez visited Padua Franciscan High School on the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. He celebrated Mass with our community, including 800 students,
in addition to faculty, sta , board members, parents, alumni, and grandparents in the Gymnasium.
During his homily, Bishop Perez re ected on the life of St. Francis.  e bishop said Francis came from a family of means, and he struggled with what his father thought he should be doing with his life.  rough prayer, Francis realized that God was calling him to rebuild his church. His message of peace and simplicity ultimately spread throughout the world.
“Here’s a spiritual message to all of you today. You and I could do the very same thing.  e world is a tough place, but God wants us to have an openness of heart,” Bishop Perez said. “I want you to remember this, never, never, never underestimate the power of God’s spirit working in you, through you and despite you.”
Following Mass, Bishop Perez was present for the  rst annual Day of Giving, Bruins Big Give, which was
a community-wide e ort to help keep tuition more a ordable for all families. He was very moved by our students who gave their own money to help their fellow classmates. “What a wonderful way to share the gi  you receive...You will really appreciate the gi  you have of receiving a Catholic education later on in life,” he said.
Bishop Perez also received a tour of the school and had lunch with student leaders on campus. Students presented the Bishop with a Padua Prayer Blanket, some Padua gear, and a book about St. Francis.

























































































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