To All the Priests of the Diocese of Camden,
Please know that we are praying for you. Each night when we say the rosary with our sons, 2 and 4, I always make sure to pray for the priests of the diocese, for St. Mary's, and especially for Fathers Pasley (my own pastor) and Romanowski. Throughout the day, especially lately, I utter little ejaculations to God in remembrance of our diocese's priests.
Tonight I received an anonymous email from a priest of our diocese which I am certain is legitimate. Because I do not know who this priest is and in response to his concerns, I would like to take a moment right now to let you know that we thank you for your ministry to the faithful of this diocese. For the sake of God's holy will and the sake of the diocese, please remain strong. Please pray for the intercession of Saints John Vianney, patron saint of parish priests, and St. Catherine of Siena, who was brave, faithful, and holy enough to face a pope because she was on a mission from God Himself. It is my belief that if the priests of the diocese realize they are not alone in their objections but ban together, as the lay faithful are doing, the scheme of the bishop will consequently be very difficult to carry out. Let us overcome our fear and do the Lord's will.
And remember:
Canon Law expressly states the Pastor of the Parish MUST Agree to the Closing of a Doctrinally Established Catholic Church (CF. 532).
Canon Law states that you are not obligated to resign from your parish!!!
Pray about it, and then stay faithful to God. Stand your ground and know that we are with you all the way.
God bless you, holy priests.
Please know that we are praying for you. Each night when we say the rosary with our sons, 2 and 4, I always make sure to pray for the priests of the diocese, for St. Mary's, and especially for Fathers Pasley (my own pastor) and Romanowski. Throughout the day, especially lately, I utter little ejaculations to God in remembrance of our diocese's priests.
Tonight I received an anonymous email from a priest of our diocese which I am certain is legitimate. Because I do not know who this priest is and in response to his concerns, I would like to take a moment right now to let you know that we thank you for your ministry to the faithful of this diocese. For the sake of God's holy will and the sake of the diocese, please remain strong. Please pray for the intercession of Saints John Vianney, patron saint of parish priests, and St. Catherine of Siena, who was brave, faithful, and holy enough to face a pope because she was on a mission from God Himself. It is my belief that if the priests of the diocese realize they are not alone in their objections but ban together, as the lay faithful are doing, the scheme of the bishop will consequently be very difficult to carry out. Let us overcome our fear and do the Lord's will.
And remember:
Canon Law expressly states the Pastor of the Parish MUST Agree to the Closing of a Doctrinally Established Catholic Church (CF. 532).
Canon Law states that you are not obligated to resign from your parish!!!
Pray about it, and then stay faithful to God. Stand your ground and know that we are with you all the way.
God bless you, holy priests.