Return Father Leatherby to active ministry

Why should we believe you? Where are your facts?

Bishop Soto you need to bring back our devoted Father and stop protecting those evil doers who back your agenda.

God Bless the Leatherbys!!!!

I have always been so impressed with the enthusiasm of Father Leatherby. His pure joy for his work in serving God is so evident and inspiring. ... It was undoubtedly the best Catholic experience I've ever had and I was so glad to be a part of this parish. I miss his friendly manner, his smile, his love for his work. Outside of Dave, this parish is lacking.

Fr. Leatherby was my pastor at Presentation Parish. The Parish grew and thrived largely in part to his servant leadership. He is a faithful and loyal shepherd. I went on pilgrimage with a large group including him to Europe. His behavior and reverence were observed by all.

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds” Psalm 147:3

Bishop Soto, I am a perisioner at St. Mel’s church but I have heard nothing but fine things about Father Leatherby. I believe he should be reinstated now. Our Church is under attack not only from the outside but also the inside by Bishops who do not have the guts to stand up and protect the priest who need protecting and instead feel compelled to protect priest who should be prosecuted and removed from the Church (pedifile and homosexual).

It is ridiculous that Jeremy Leatherby is being treated this way. And by his own Church. Christ would not want the people to be unheard. We are asking for loving action. Please move on this!

This is a despicable outrage and absolute injustice. Fr. Jeremy is an excellent priest, the very best I've seen or known in all my years and travels around the world. No one deserves this injustice and outright negligence in resolving an issue such as this. Stop promoting bad actors while covering up scandal all while persecuting the many very good priests. There must be a level of trust and it works both ways with clergy and laity. I sincerely hope and pray that Fr. Leatherby be reinstated immediately.

Removing a priest for 2.5+ years of "investigating" a single allegation is, on the face of it, a grave injustice.

Unfair and wrong

The man is the real deal. Dont stand behind a bishop that you know isn't right. "The truth is incontrovertible, malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is". Do the right thing!

Please reinstate Fr. Leatherby.

We want truth with justice and mercy. It has been too long for the body of Christ to wait for answers and decisions for a priest, Fr. Jeremy, who deserves more compassion and justice on his behalf and ours.

This is ridiculous that I even have to sign this- this shouldn’t be happening!

Outrageous.

It is time this gifted and amazing priest be reinstated. His loss has been heartbreaking for so many. He brought so many souls to the Lord and deepened their faith. Mine included. We will never know how many have been lost over these past 2.5 years since his removal. Anyone who truly knows him knows these accusations and allegations could not be true. I pray this council seeks the truth and justice be restored. In Jesus name.

Enough silence.

It is my understanding that Fr. Leatherby's accuser has rescinded her allegations. That should be sufficient grounds to dismiss this ridiculous case against him.

He is a holy man with a great desire to lead many souls to Christ. Be a part of the solution in these troubled times of the Catholic church, have some humility and do the right thing (something many Bishops have had difficulty with ). I pray the laity of the Sacramento diocese keeps up the prayers and the pressure.