Let us all pray for our fellow Catholics who are now part of the next round of closing of parishes. It is certainly not easy. In reading the news story today I could feel for those faitfhul who struggle with the necessary changes. Include in your prayers our Bishop Timothy and our pastoral planning team who no doubt lead this with a heavy heart as well. Bishop McDonnell is in a difficult position and I do not envy his tasks.
There is something about the presentation of the news stories by the Union News I don't like. I can't put my finger on it but to me it just seems like they are running the stories in such a way as to give the impression that the diocese is falling apart when nothing could be further from the truth; the diocese is strengthening its presence by better utilization of its resources and its people. Perhaps it is my imagination, or perhaps not.
