We ask that Bishop Lennon and Father Hagedorn respect the process of hierarchical recourse and postpone the closing of St. Patrick West Park Church until the Congregation for the Clergy rules on said recourse. We ask this now, especially in light of the recent letter from the Vatican extending the time limit until June 24, 2010 so they can study thoroughly our appeal.
We ask that Bishop Lennon and Father Hagedorn respect the process of hierarchical recourse and postpone the closing of St. Patrick West Park Church until the Congregation for the Clergy rules on said recourse. We ask this now, especially in light of the recent letter from the Vatican extending the time limit until June 24, 2010 so they can study thoroughly our appeal.
My family has been going to St. Pats for 40 years. Keep the doors open until we get a real answer.