Thank you for your warm and gracious welcome on The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ, the 29th anniversary of my ordination to the priesthood and the first Sunday as Pastor of our magnificent parishes. I understand the demands of a parish, having served fourteen years as pastor of a large parish and parochial school in Braintree. However, the requirements of collaborative ministry are altogether unique.
In the past St. Paul & St. John had been served by three assigned resident priests. As of June 2nd we have two assigned priests, namely myself and Fr. Arthur MacKay. I am most grateful for the ministry of our senior priests Msgr. Joseph Lind and Fr. John Connelly, as well as the weekend assistance of Fr. Bryan Hehir. Our parish staffs are most supportive and capable; I am so grateful for their attentiveness and patience as we enter this new adventure together.
