Decon John White, left, and Bishop Terry R. LaValley prepare communion Friday afternoon during a special mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Ogdensburg, for the pope"s retirement.

Friday was the Roman Catholic Feast of St. Peter’s Chair. (Hunter photo)

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