Talk of the Town

By Toni

October 29, 2007 8:33 AM | Link to this

As a member of Our Lady of Lourdes. I remember when he came to us. I was very excited to see him. He confirmed my son, and I got a great picture with him. I know that he will pull through and that GOD will protect him from this deadly disease. My prayers go out to our Archbishop Gregory.

By D. Warrick

October 29, 2007 8:34 AM | Link to this

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless. St.Philip Benizi parishiner.

By Marita O'Brien

October 29, 2007 8:41 AM | Link to this

Archbishop Gregory,

I’m sorry to hear that you’ve been diagnosed with prostrate cancer, but please trust in the doctors & nurses that I know the Lord will be giving to you through them. My father fought this 10 years ago, and is loving life now! My prayer group will be lifting you up.

Peace, Marita

By RJ

October 29, 2007 8:47 AM | Link to this

May God bless you as you go through this tough ordeal. You are in my prayers. Be Blessed.

By RAQUEL JOHNSON

October 29, 2007 8:49 AM | Link to this

I Wish Archbishop Gregory Wilton to a speedy recovery following his surgery. My father was diagnoised with prostate cancer in 2006. The cancer was detected early and he is doing just fine now by the grace of God. During that time I got a lot of information on prostate cancer. You don’t think about certain illness until someone you love gets it. All men should get regular checkups. Archbishop Gregroy Wilton is in my prayers!

By Ann

October 29, 2007 8:49 AM | Link to this

God will see you through. Peace be upon you as you fight this battle knowing how well regarded you are and that the prayers of the faithful are with you. St. Joe’s loves you!

Pax Christi

By RAQUEL JOHNSON

October 29, 2007 8:50 AM | Link to this

I Wish Archbishop Gregory Wilton to a speedy recovery following his surgery. My father was diagnoised with prostate cancer in 2006. The cancer was detected early and he is doing just fine now by the grace of God. During that time I got a lot of information on prostate cancer. You don’t think about certain illness until someone you love gets it. All men should get regular checkups. Archbishop Gregroy Wilton is in my prayers!

By Ken

October 29, 2007 8:50 AM | Link to this

My prayers are with the arch bishop.

By Alex

October 29, 2007 8:51 AM | Link to this

Arzobispo. Que Dios lo Bendiga y lo Protega.

By Lois

October 29, 2007 9:24 AM | Link to this

Best wishes from the USVI Get well soon and thanks for reminding me and others to: end the death penalty, lawmakers that Jesus Christ was victim of it.

By Gwen

October 29, 2007 9:29 AM | Link to this

May God Bless you as you face this health challenge and know that He is with you through it all.Archbishop Gregory,My prayers are with you. God Bless, Gwen

By Lois

October 29, 2007 9:32 AM | Link to this

Best wishes from the USVI Thanks for reminding us to: end the death penalty, because the same thing happen to Jesus Christ; he was the first victim of it. Get Well soon

By S.O.L.T.

October 29, 2007 9:33 AM | Link to this

Archbishop, We will ask Our Lord to guide your physicians to be instruments of your complete healing and speedy recovery. May Our Lady who asked Our Lord to perform his first miracle at Cana, now interceed again before her son to ask for our shepherd’s speedy return to the people of the Atlanta Archdiocese. God’s blessings to you from all of us at The Society of the Most Holy Trinity in Covington, Georgia.

By J Lemon

October 29, 2007 9:38 AM | Link to this

May God be with you during this difficult ordeal. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

By Shena J

October 29, 2007 9:40 AM | Link to this

Best wishes in your ordeal and hope for a speedy recovery. God bless.

By WJ

October 29, 2007 9:52 AM | Link to this

You will be in my prayes. I will pray so you can fight this cancer. Beneath your compassion, We take refuge, O Mother of God: do not despise our petitions in time of trouble: but rescue us from dangers, only pure, only blessed one.

By Linda Baker

October 29, 2007 10:00 AM | Link to this

I am wishing Archbishop Gregory a fast and total recovery. I had the honor of meeting him a while back at my parish the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for Confirmation. He is wonderful and thoughful leader for our church. I will keep you in my prayers everyday. Be blessed.

By the Don Ishmael Family

October 29, 2007 10:02 AM | Link to this

Our prayers are with you at this nerve-wracking time of your life. I (Kathy) have done the Cancer dance and know how you feel right now. It’s been three years and I’m still in the “OK” zone. If I can do it so can you! We sent word of your illness to our son Fr. Keith Ishmael, of the Alexandria, LA, diocese. He, too, will be praying for you. We wish you well…you are in the good hands of the staff at Emory—as well as God! Sincerely, Don and Kathy Ishmael St. Michael’s/Woodstock

By Promise

October 29, 2007 10:04 AM | Link to this

We are all praying for you man of God.

By Jackie

October 29, 2007 10:08 AM | Link to this

Archbishop, may God bless you and keep you.

By alfonso Cabezas

October 29, 2007 10:18 AM | Link to this

God bless you.My best regards.

By Terry

October 29, 2007 10:29 AM | Link to this

Will keep you in my prayers and look forward to seeing you back in action soon…God Bless You!

By Marnita Still

October 29, 2007 10:31 AM | Link to this

Archbishop Gregory, everything is in the hands of our Heavenly Doctor. Our father will never leave you nor forsake you. My prayers are with you always.

By Mary

October 29, 2007 10:38 AM | Link to this

My prayers are with you Archbishop at all times. My brother had this surgery one month ago today and he is doing just fine and back to work. I know you will come out OK also.

By Matt

October 29, 2007 10:39 AM | Link to this

You are in my prayers. For those that have not met this man, he is truly a humble and loving man of the Lord. I am a better person for having been around him just a few times. I pray for a successful surgery, and a speedy recovery.

By Karla

October 29, 2007 10:41 AM | Link to this

My prayers are with you Archbishop Gregory, it is during this time that God will be carrying you in his arms. My father has survived prostrate cancer because of the many prayers offered. We’ll be praying for you. God bless you and bring comfort to you during this difficult time. Karla Saint Jude’s Parishioner/Sandy Springs

By MMBB

October 29, 2007 11:04 AM | Link to this

May God continue to bless you. You will be in my prayers.

By Marlene

October 29, 2007 11:48 AM | Link to this

Archbishop Gregory, I am confident that God will pull you through this! My prayers are with you and remember God has taken you through many battles.

By Deborah Lewis

October 29, 2007 11:55 AM | Link to this

You are in our Prayers Archbishop. God Bless You!

By Diane Awtrey

October 29, 2007 12:13 PM | Link to this

I am a parishioner at St. Peter’s in LaGrange,GA. You are in my prayers. We love you and are always praying for you.

By Veronica A. Otto

October 29, 2007 12:47 PM | Link to this

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

By Donna

October 29, 2007 12:51 PM | Link to this

YourGrace, my thoughts and prayers are with you for a full and speedy recovery.

A St. Philip Benizi parishioner.

By Pat

October 29, 2007 1:05 PM | Link to this

Archbishop Gregory, I am a Protestant, but I attended Catholic Schools until college. I have tremendous respect for The Catholic church, and it is good to see the numbers of Catholics in the Protestant south increasing. You are a tremendous man of God, and I believe that you will see the Holy Spirit heal you. Catholics really do the Work of the Ministry with your many charitable causes. God has bleesed you and will continue to do so.

By Mary louise Thomas

October 29, 2007 1:13 PM | Link to this

you are in my Prayers, I will remember when I say my Rosary every morning. May the Blessed Mother wrap her arms around you. God Bless you

By Paula

October 29, 2007 2:25 PM | Link to this

May God bless you and heal you. We will keep you in our family prayers each evening.

By Jim

October 29, 2007 2:59 PM | Link to this

Prayerful best wishes for a full recovery. God Bless!

By Rev. Warren J. Savage

October 29, 2007 3:03 PM | Link to this

I pray that Archbishop Gregory will face this aspect of his human condition with deep peace and trust in the Providence of God. May he teach all of us by his example the truth that we are fragile children of God called to be persons of faith and love in all the seasons of life. Wilton, you are in my prayers and thoughts in the coming days.

Rev. Warren J. Savage The Elms College, Chicopee, MA

By Randolph Merriweather

October 29, 2007 3:06 PM | Link to this

Archbishop Gregory I heard you speak in Memphis at a King Day celebration years ago and did not have a clue about who you were. How pleased I was when I heard that the Pope had appointed you to your current position. I was inspired by your speech knowing that God intended for me to be there. I pray to him now for your continued care.

By Bishop Dominic Carmon

October 29, 2007 3:48 PM | Link to this

Archbishop Gregory, be assured of my prayers and those of our people in the Archdiocese of New Orleans for your healing and complete recovery. PEACE!

By Mike G.

October 29, 2007 3:56 PM | Link to this

We pray to Our Lord and ask through St. Peregrine that you have a speedy recovery and quickly continue to lead your flock. Archbishop Gregory our thoughts and prayers are with you. (St. Brendan the Navigator)

By Rudy Sch

October 29, 2007 5:22 PM | Link to this

The students of The Catholic Students Association at Georgia State University are praying for you!

God bless. Rudy

By Semba Brittian

October 29, 2007 5:41 PM | Link to this

May God be with you throughout your journey. God makes no mistake. He is using you to make men become more aware of their health. You will win this battle and press forward to assist others who might be going through the same situation.

By Joan Velsmid

October 29, 2007 5:45 PM | Link to this

May God’s healing hands be with you and your doctors and other medical staff. God speed. My brother, Patrick Madison, had the same surgery today.We are praying for a good out come for him and will now add you to our prayers. God Bless.

By Liz

October 29, 2007 5:55 PM | Link to this

Members of St. Oliver’s….prayers and a speedy recovery.

By Marie Slusser

October 29, 2007 6:03 PM | Link to this

Hi Archbishop Gregory, In our parish in Reading PA, we are praying for our pastoral assistant, Sr. Joy who is also a victim of cancer. I will certainly add prayers for you and your diocese. Marie Slusser at St. Anthony.

By Anthony Ramuscak

October 29, 2007 6:27 PM | Link to this

Dear Archbishop W. Gregory,

I never met you, I live far away in Canada Ontario. I heard news that you were told that you have cancer, you can be sure of my prayers together with all our brothers and sisters that will pray for your healing. I have a great devotion to Our Blessed Mother; She will gather our prayers and bring them to the Holy altar of God Our Father.

May God grant you the strength you need. May Jesus Christ Our Lord, send you your Simeon of Syrian to help carry this heavy cross. May the Holy Spirit be with you and guide you. And may Our Sweetest Mother be at your side and comfort you in your time of great need.

God bless +

By Frances (Sibrie) Jonte

October 29, 2007 6:40 PM | Link to this

Dear Bishop Gregory, My prayers and the prayers of the Sibrie Family are with you as you face this ordeal in your life. I am sure that things will work out favorably for you, as the Lord continues to bless you. Love and Prayers, Frances Sibrie Jonte

By Frances Williams

October 29, 2007 8:23 PM | Link to this

Archbishop Gregory,our Divine Mercy prayer group at OLPH here in Rapid City, SD will pray for your successful surgery and speedy recovery. God Bless you.

By Christina

October 29, 2007 8:35 PM | Link to this

Prayers for your complete recovery and healing.

By Rita Mantel

October 29, 2007 8:55 PM | Link to this

May St. Peregrine intercede for you and may the Lord grant you a full and complete recovery! My Dad was a 25 year survivor. All of us at St. Peter Chanel have you in our prayers.

By Amber

October 29, 2007 9:11 PM | Link to this

Hello, I would like to wish the best of luck to you, Archbishop Gregory. You recently visted my school, Hapeville, Georgia, St. John’s. On behalf of the school, we will keep you in our prayers, so that you can continue your spiritual work throughout North Georia. Once again,best of luck on your surgery, and may God guide the hands of the doctors… Love, St. John the Evangelist Catholic School

By Marie Francis

October 29, 2007 9:13 PM | Link to this

Archbishop Gregory, I wish you a speedy recovery! I know in my heart that your work here on earth is not finished yet. God still has work for you to do. So, I know that God will send the Holy Spirit to be with you as you go through this time of sickness. Peace be with You!

By Carol Benton

October 29, 2007 9:42 PM | Link to this

May God’s healing hands be upon you, and my you always feel His peace.

By Virginia Katsaounis

October 29, 2007 10:38 PM | Link to this

Archbishop Gregory, You are in my thoughte and in my prayers.

By S/Lewis

October 29, 2007 11:45 PM | Link to this

My prayers and thoughts are with you. I hope that you have Dr. Marshall Fray because he is is awesome. GOD is number one and he will see you through.

S.L.

By Sandi and Art Bastianello

October 29, 2007 11:50 PM | Link to this

Our prayers for your full recovery. SPC Parishoner

By JAS

October 29, 2007 11:59 PM | Link to this

We are praying for you, here at St Peter Chanel. May the Lord be with you and provide you with fast healing.

By Diane Esguerra

October 30, 2007 2:12 AM | Link to this

Your Excellency:

I have been a cancer survivor for over sixteen years. I pray that you will be also.

Respectfully, Diane Esguerra

By Joanne @ Jim McCann

October 30, 2007 7:18 AM | Link to this

Dear Archbishop Gregory, Our family will ask our Holy Mother Mary to intercede with us to her son Jesus for your quick recovery. We know Mary’s rosary is the most powerful prayer that we can offer God our Father for you. my husband came through bladder cancer and we know it was through the power of our Heavenly Mother as she prayed with us. Love and prayers in the Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Jim and Joanne McCann

By Steve Alloy

October 30, 2007 8:01 AM | Link to this

We used to live in Chicago and remember you there. Our prayers are with you for a complete recovery.

By GTD

October 30, 2007 8:29 AM | Link to this

DeColores Archbishop,

I prayed for your healing in intercession before The Most Blessed Sacrament at the Cathedral on October 28 and have added your restoration to wholeness in mind, body and spirit while praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet daily since I learned of your recent diagnosis. May you be consoled by His healing presence as you have consoled countless others in their times of need. Be blessed and continue to be a blessing! Jesus we trust in You.

By Kathy Starr & Family

October 30, 2007 10:28 AM | Link to this

I understand one thing if nothing else is that God is in control. He loves us dearly and that alone sometimes seemingly is not enough to prevent troubles in our lives. God never promised it would be easy. But his yoke is easy and his burden is light. Yet there are some great possibilities that come out of what we feel are tragedies. Is that all things work together for the good of those who love the Lord. Saying that only means you will be saved by the blood of Jesus, wrapped in his love that surpasses our own understanding. Invariably our precious Lord has more healing in the hem of his garment than all the medicine shelves in the world. After all is said and done. A test of faith is this will be for you but you will survive this dreadful disease and be an example for each of us. You will be healed and blessed through the blood of Jesus.Many of us have not had the pleasure to speak with you face to face but we love you, you are our Bishop and all of prayers will only reinforce the Lord to grant you his will that you are healed. So get on with the surgery,get well, and we will be waiting for you at Mass. We will beat this through the Holy Spirit. Amen. It’s Done.

By Brenda Younger

October 30, 2007 11:18 AM | Link to this

Archbishop Gregory, I will keep you in my prayers. I will pray for a full and speedy recovery.

By C1Jay

October 30, 2007 11:29 AM | Link to this

God Bless you.

By rich vitagliano

November 1, 2007 10:50 AM | Link to this

archbishop i just had surgery for prostate cancer and it was not as bad as i thought it would be you will be in my prayers.

By Cynthia Diggs

November 1, 2007 2:15 PM | Link to this

May God be with you during your illness and give you compassion and mercy. Your faith in God’s will being your fate, will give you strenght and courage though your journey. Love and Peace.

Holy Rosary Catholic Church Health Ministry

Cynthia Diggs

By June

November 1, 2007 6:45 PM | Link to this

Dear Archbishop Gregory, May the healing touch of Jesus anoint you as you stand on solid rock. Trust in His name to give you courage and strength. Be not afraid. There is a balm in Gilead.

By Nwaka Chris Egbulem

November 1, 2007 7:47 PM | Link to this

Our brother Gregory: These words are meant to bring you blessed anointing and healing from the cross of the One who is risen and living. With my family and friends here in the nation’s capital; from all the children of our Action Africa organization; and the from the mission family of the Amen Foundation: peace, and be healed. We prayerfully make contacts with our holy and blessed ancestors, asking for spiritual comfort and strength, so that even now, we may hope for another resurrection on this side of heaven. Again, peace to you , my brother. Amen.

By Alicia

November 2, 2007 8:35 AM | Link to this

I never met you, but first saw you on tv a few years ago when you were hosting a meeting of Bishops. I was impressed with you and felt there was something special about you. I am a 10 year breast cancer survivor and made it through with all the prayers and help from my family and friends. You have a lot of prayers coming your way as I read the previous posts. Don’t turn down an offer of help from anyone. There will be a lot of “special angels” out there for you. God Bless.

By Alicia

November 2, 2007 9:23 AM | Link to this

I never met you, but first saw you on tv a few years ago when you were hosting a meeting of Bishops. I was impressed with you and felt there was something special about you. I am a 10 year breast cancer survivor and made it through with all the prayers and help from my family and friends. You have a lot of prayers coming your way as I read the previous posts. Don’t turn down an offer of help from anyone. There will be a lot of “special angels” out there for you. God Bless.

By Patty and John

November 4, 2007 8:32 PM | Link to this

Our thoughts and prayers are with you for a speedy recovery.