The Diocese has granted Monsignor Burke the additional year of service that we requested. This outcome reflects the commitment of everyone who signed this petition. We are pleased to see his pastoral work continue as planned.
February 7, 2024
Final supporters
WHEREAS Monsignor Mike Burke has been directed by The Most Reverend Robert Morlino, Bishop of the Diocese of Madison to retire on or around July 15, 2017, WE the undersigned petition the Diocese of Madison, and the Archdioceses of Milwaukee and Chicago as follows: To allow Monsignor Mike Burke to retire on or around July 15, 2018.
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Reached 500 supporters
January 24, 2024
January 21, 2024
The number of signatures continues to rise as we approach our target of five hundred. Please reach out to your personal contacts today to ensure our momentum remains steady.
Reached 100 supporters
May 18, 2017
49 Comments
I appreciate all that Father Mike has done for my family. He has given his life to his vocation, and has done a truly remarkable job. He absolutely deserves to have a transition year. This parish and our school deserve that too.
Priests may petition for retirement from assigned diocesan ministry at the age of 70. Fr. Mike turns 70 in March 2018. Why make him stay beyond his allowed retirement date? Working six 10 hour days each week at age 69 is probably more than anyone signing this petition would be willing to do.
Unless there is an undisclosed justification ( as it relates to Cannon Law ) compelling this action, this MAN OF GOD has earned the privilege of full retirement benefits. This order is not consistent with Jesus' teachings and actions.
We need Fr. Mike to transition his GIANT SHOES that need to be filled! Let's give him another year to do it right please!
I am having a difficult time believing this is true. Father Mike has spent years building SMG into the most respected (and growing) Catholic community in the diocese. The Church and School is the symbol of our Catholic Faith. This is due to Father Mike and his dedication to SMG. Why not treat him the way he has taught us to treat others. With respect and love.
I can't believe a bishop can unilaterally make a decision to end an asset's career. Unbelievable!
So disappointed w/our Bishop. Has caused our Parish (St.Al's) to literally fall apart.
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The Diocese has granted Monsignor Burke the additional year of service that we requested. This outcome reflects the commitment of everyone who signed this petition. We are pleased to see his pastoral work continue as planned.
February 7, 2024
Final supporters
WHEREAS Monsignor Mike Burke has been directed by The Most Reverend Robert Morlino, Bishop of the Diocese of Madison to retire on or around July 15, 2017, WE the undersigned petition the Diocese of Madison, and the Archdioceses of Milwaukee and Chicago as follows: To allow Monsignor Mike Burke to retire on or around July 15, 2018.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
January 24, 2024
January 21, 2024
The number of signatures continues to rise as we approach our target of five hundred. Please reach out to your personal contacts today to ensure our momentum remains steady.
Reached 100 supporters
May 18, 2017
49 Comments
Fr. Mike baptized me and I want him to stay with us through our 8th grade graduation and May Crowning Mass next year.
I appreciate all that Father Mike has done for my family. He has given his life to his vocation, and has done a truly remarkable job. He absolutely deserves to have a transition year. This parish and our school deserve that too.
Priests may petition for retirement from assigned diocesan ministry at the age of 70. Fr. Mike turns 70 in March 2018. Why make him stay beyond his allowed retirement date? Working six 10 hour days each week at age 69 is probably more than anyone signing this petition would be willing to do.
Unless there is an undisclosed justification ( as it relates to Cannon Law ) compelling this action, this MAN OF GOD has earned the privilege of full retirement benefits. This order is not consistent with Jesus' teachings and actions.
We need Fr. Mike to transition his GIANT SHOES that need to be filled! Let's give him another year to do it right please!
I am having a difficult time believing this is true. Father Mike has spent years building SMG into the most respected (and growing) Catholic community in the diocese. The Church and School is the symbol of our Catholic Faith. This is due to Father Mike and his dedication to SMG. Why not treat him the way he has taught us to treat others. With respect and love.
I can't believe a bishop can unilaterally make a decision to end an asset's career. Unbelievable!
So disappointed w/our Bishop. Has caused our Parish (St.Al's) to literally fall apart.
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Fr. Mike baptized me and I want him to stay with us through our 8th grade graduation and May Crowning Mass next year.