Posted on 07/01/2009 6:36:33 AM PDT by NYer
In his last homily as parish priest Sunday, the Rev. Jerry Ryle discussed Jesus' shortest sermon. The priest then faced the overflowing crowd at Sacramento's St. Philomene church and told parishioners what to expect from his sermon that morning.
"I'm going to go a little longer," said Ryle as parishioners laughed. "I have a lot to say."
For 41 years, Ryle has presided over daily Mass in the Diocese of Sacramento. Now the priest is retiring, one of nine clerics officially stepping down today.
Their retirements – the priests have served for decades and hold senior positions – are having a ripple effect throughout the 20-county diocese. To replace them, Bishop Jaime Soto has reassigned a quarter of the diocese's priests, the largest number ever moved at one time.
This week, 48 priests in the Diocese of Sacramento will pack up their vestments and chalices and move to new churches. Some will leave parishes where they served the same families for years. Others, who have been assistants or parochial vicars, will become pastors for the first time. One priest is coming out of retirement.
The moves affect nearly two-thirds of the diocesan parishes, with 63 out of 103 welcoming new priests this Sunday.
"This is a massive move all at once," said the Rev. Tim Nondorf, priest-secretary to the bishop. "We're all kind of sitting in amazement that this is happening."
The diocese, which stretches from Oregon to Vacaville, serves more than 900,000 Catholics. Many parishioners have mixed emotions about the changes.
"I'll pray for our new priest, but I don't understand this," said Gracriela Hernandez, who attends Holy Cross Catholic Church in Arbuckle. "Our church is growing and doing well. Why change?"
Soto, who said he has received letters or phone calls about nearly every move, said the complaints show how much parishioners care.
(Excerpt) Read more at sacbee.com ...
Ping!
I attended the church were Father Blank mentioned in the article had his original assignment after taking his vows. Sad to see him go.
Down the road in the Diocese of Monterey we go through associate pastors at a rate of about one a year. Our last three have been newly ordained. After gaining a year of experience the are transferred elsewhere as pastors. Our new priest was ordained May 30, begins work today.
Is your diocese still under siege? (DOMUS)
Um - you lost me.
I wish more parents would encourage vocations of their children!!!!
I attended Sunday mass at a church in Monterey a few years ago. Sort of downtown, you could see the bay from its terrace, beautiful location. Other than that, I thought I was in another denomination, I couldn’t believe some of the lib’rul, social justice tripe being preached. Sure made me appreciate my own parish when I got home.
Blessings and best wishes to him and your parish! May he be allowed to stay beyong his one year anniversary.
I always pray for vocations for my kids. I am hoping my son’s career choices will be priesthood or Marines!
Oops. May 29.
http://www.dioceseofmonterey.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=74:reverend-mark-dauphine-ordination&catid=1:featured-stories&Itemid=95
**To replace them, Bishop Jaime Soto has reassigned a quarter of the diocese’s priests, the largest number ever moved at one time.**
That’s a lot of new parishes with new priests!
I guess I haver asked you this before.
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See today’s Daily Readings with the link to Serra International and start a Serra Club in your area to pray for and to support vocations.
Another thing — Do you have 24-7 Adoration at your Church? If not, ask the priest to invite a Missionary of the Blessed Sacrament for a Lenten Mission.
We had one speak three or four years ago (I’ve lost track) and by the first Monday in May after Easter our 24-7 Adoration Chapel was up and running.
Increased vocations in your parish are one of the benefits of 24-7 Adoration. Don’t be shy!
Go ahead and add me to your list. I am already on NYer’s list. Thanks
It’s good to move them around. This will shake out the bad ones and highlight the good ones.
http://web.archive.org/web/20011221000910/www.tcsn.net/ihs/domus/domus.htm
Domus-Diocese of Monterey Under Siege
Domus is a group of traditionally-minded Catholics, faithful to Rome, recently organized with a purpose of restoring the legitimate rights to the 1962 Editio Typica of the Traditional Latin Mass, also known as the Tridentine Mass, to the Diocese of Monterey, California.
Domus is affiliated with Una Voce U.S.A. (UVA) and Roman Catholic Faithful (RCF).
DOMUS
Is this group still active? The last newsletter shown is from 1997.
We live in the area, and since we moved from one town to another, visit a lot of area churches. More often than not it is standing room only.
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