It is with great sadness that we share that we have lost a wonderful shepherd of our Church, Monsignor Joe Lehman. Msgr Joe was assigned here at Holy Cross from 1980-1984.

To see his obituary HERE.

A Vigil for the Deceased with Reception of the Body will be held on Sunday, December 18th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Bede, 3686 Ironbound Road. Fr. Joe will lie in repose for vigil until 9:00 p.m. Visitation will be at the church on Monday, December 19th from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 6:00 p.m. followed by a reception.

Burial will take place at Resurrection Catholic Church's cemetery in Moneta, Virginia, on Tuesday, December 20th at 12:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held before the burial at 11:00am.  All are welcome.

Eternal rest grant unto Monsignor Joe, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
~Amen~