Pope Benedict XVI

Vatican City State

Europe

Your Holiness:

Aloha from Hawaii!

The laity, religious and clergy of the Diocese of Honolulu send you heartfelt congratulations on your election to the Papacy. Be assured of our constant prayers and support for you. May the Holy Spirit guide you and inspire you as you lead the Universal Church. May you continue to be an example of Christ-like humility and service to the entire world. May the joy of your ministry fill your heart.

Thank you for accepting this monumental position of leadership in service to the Church and the world.

With prayerful kind wishes and sentiments of esteem, I remain,

Respectfully yours in Christ,

Very Rev.) Thomas L. Gross

Diocesan Administrator

April 21, 2005