GREETING GUESTS – Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan greets worshippers attending a memorial Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist April 8. (Catholic Herald photo by Sam Lucero)

Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan's homily reflects on the message of Pope John Paul II's life and ministry. Click here to hear the audio homily.

Many archdiocesan priests concelebrate with Milwaukee Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan.

IMPACT UPON LIVES — A portrait of Pope John Paul II rests on an easel behind Nathan and Wendy Schmiedicke of Milwaukee as they sit on the floor of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist with their sons Elijah and Jonah. The Schmiedickes said Pope John Paul II, whom they saw at World Youth Day 1993 in Denver, had a big impact on their lives. (Catholic Herald photo by Sam Lucero).

PRAISE FOR POPE – Priests and deacons of the Milwaukee Archdiocese listen to Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan praise the pontificate of Pope John Paul II during a memorial Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist April 8.

PRAYERS BEFORE MASS – Daniel Strandt, a member of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Greenfield, prays the rosary prior to the memorial Mass for Pope John Paul II celebrated April 8 at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. (Catholic Herald photo by Sam Lucero)

TEARS FOR THE POPE – A mourner wipes her eyes during a memorial Mass for Pope John Paul II April 8 at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. (Catholic Herald photo by Sam Lucero)