There's more and more evidence of the fact that what is announced by those in the chancery office (Msgr. McGrath, Mr. Walton, Bishop Galante, Ms. Vollmer, Msgr. Joyce, etc.) and what actually occurs are two separate things. Outright deception, in claiming that what is occurring is not in fact a program but instead an open process, seems to be the order of the day. Too bad for the those calling the shots in the Diocese, none of us are buying it.

Quote, from Ann at St. Luke's:

Once again the Diocese stretched the truth about the merger planning process. Parish Committee members were led to believe  that current pastors from those of newly merged parishes would not be named pastor convener of the newly formed parish. However, as will be announced next week, this is not true for St. Lawrence/St. Luke/Our Lady of Grace parish. At Mass last weekend, the celebrant announced (to applause) that the current St. Luke pastor will stay on as the new pastor convener for the merged parishes.

In addition, the Diocese had said that the parish transition teams (3 members from each parish) and pastor convener would decide if and how often the secondary worship site would be used. Again, this decision was already made. It has  announced at Mass again that the St. Luke worship site will be used for Sunday Masses, weddings, baptisms and even daily Mass. So much for the parishioner transition teams (not even in place yet) input.