Letter to the Editor

Prayers, kindnesses appreciated

To the editor:

Many thanks to everyone, including religious leaders, who expressed sympathy to us Catholics and promised prayers at this time of the death of Pope John Paul II. We also took notice of the flags flown at half-mast, and for that too we are deeply grateful. Your many gestures of kindness we shall always remember.

Bishop JOHN J. LEIBRECHT,

Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, Springfield, Mo.