Suggestions for writing a letter to Pope Francis on behalf of Catherine
McAuley’s beatification
1. Please include your address and date of writing.
2. Suggested salutations/greetings include:
# Dear Pope Francis,
# Dear Holy Father,
# Your Holiness,
3. The content of the letter may contain:
# An expression of gratitude to the pope for his initiative in calling the Jubilee Year of Mercy in the
universal church;
# A description of your own connection with the gift of mercy and with Catherine McAuley;
# A reference to your connection with Sisters of Mercy and the Mercy ministries in your area;
#.A reference to the influence for good Catherine McAuley has been in your life through the example
of her life and through the power of her intercession;
# A reference to any graces or favours you have received through her intercession;
# An expression of wish/desire that Catherine McAuley might be beatified during this Jubilee Year of
Mercy.
4. To conclude your letter, you can promise to pray for Pope Francis and use a simple expression for
the closing such as: yours affectionately, yours respectfully, yours gratefully, or some other
expression that is usual in your culture.
5. Mail the letter directly to:
His Holiness, Pope Francis,
Convito Santa Marta,
Vatican City,
Rome, Italy