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Letter of Condolence to the Bishop of Saint Peter's Chaldean Eparchy on the Death of Archbishop Paulos Faraj Rahho

March 17, 2008

Most Reverend Sarhad Jammo
Bishop of Saint Peter’s Chaldean Eparchy
1627 Jamacha Way
El Cajon, California  92019

Dear Bishop Jammo,

On behalf of the clergy, religious and laity of the Diocese of San Jose, please allow me to convey to you, your priests and deacons, and to all your people my sincere sympathy on the tragic death of Archbishop Paulos Faraj Rahho—may he rest in peace!

I have offered Mass for the happy repose of his soul, and I will continue to remember Archbishop Rahho, yourself, and all the members of the Chaldean Catholic Church in my Mass and prayer in the difficult days and weeks to come.

If there is anything that I or the Diocese of San Jose can do for you, I certainly hope you will not hesitate to give me a call.

With every best wish and kind regard, I remain,

Sincerely yours,
Patrick J. McGrath
Bishop of San Jose