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My Priest Is Leaving.....Sad.....

MrsG2B83MrsG2B83
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As FI and I were leaving the Mass, we overheard a conversation between our priest and a parishioner. The parishioner said "time is winding down, but I'll make sure we send you off good." HUH?!

FI decided to stop the guy and ask him: is Father Dan leaving? Yep. He's going to be the main priest for the Chicago Police (I knew he was already a chaplain).

This sucks!
I've only been a Catholic for a year but Father Dan has already been there for the major moments not only in my conversion, but in my life. He was there for my Cathecism classes, confirmed me and gave me my first communion. He was one of the first calls we made when I gave birth to my son and baptised him the same night as my first communion/confirmation. He send his condolences when my mother passed. And of course, he's marrying us.

He's also just a great priest. He's like that cool teacher you had in Jr. High that gave out candy for correct answers and gave you his home number.

I'm happy for him (and for the Chicago PD) but I'm so sad....

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Re: My Priest Is Leaving.....Sad.....

  • ring_popring_pop member
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    edited December 2011
    It's always hard to say goodbye to someone you love, but parish priests rotate all the time, it happens.

    Our old pastor, with whom I had become very close during my university years, was assigned to a new parish just a month before our wedding. DH and I were sad, but we were glad to open our hearts to our new pastor (who ended up marrying us). We have since gotten to know him very well and he is wonderful.

    Just pray that Fr. Dan will be great in his new role, and that your new priest will be a great thing for your community. You can always keep in touch.

    I don't mean to diminish your sadness... just to say, don't forget to welcome the new guy!
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    edited December 2011
    My H was very close to the Priest that married us. He helped him through some difficult times in his life before we met. When we were dating and I started going to church with him, I actually grew close to him as well. We were his last wedding. He moved to his new parish about a week after we were married. We met the new priest the next time we went home and he is a really nice guy.

    We still keep in contact with our Priest, we have his e-mail and cell phone number. And a former co-worker of mine attends the parish where he was transferred and he asks her about my husband and I every time he sees them.
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  • clearheavensclearheavens member
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    edited December 2011
    The priest at my home parish left a few months ago.  He was rotated to another parish.   He actually requested to stay 4 years ago, when he was due to move then, and then got to stay.  He requested to stay again, 4 years later, but now has to go.  So at least we got him for 4 more years than originally planned.  He is called to listen to the bishop and meet the needs of the people at his new parish.

    The part that stinks is that the new priest doesn't say awesome homilies.  They're alright.  But the other priest was known for his amazing homilies.  He was truly gifted with public speaking.  He led weekly evening Lenten and Advent retreats for the entire diocese that were packed.  The most important part of the Mass is the Eucharist, not the homily, but it's still a bummer.

    I hope that the new priest will be a great addition to your parish!
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