Along with the priests, religious and people of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, I wish to express our deep sorrow upon this occasion of the death of Our Holy Father, Pope Paul VI. We are children who have had a loving Father and we shall prayerfully remember him.

The Holy Father was a strong and vital leader of the Church during his 15 years as Supreme Pontiff. They were difficult years of change and the implementation of renewal. The Pope met every challenge as he worked to deepen the spiritual life of the Church in the spread of the Gospel.

Wee shall remember him as one who served in the Office of Successor of St. Peter with dignity, compassion and greatness.

Thomas A. Donnellan

Archbishop of Atlanta.