“For he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer.”
Bishop, please do the right thing. We need more priests like Father Leatherby.
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Anonymous
8 years ago
Justice delayed, justice denied. The Sacramento Diocese should proceed to the formal process if the Bishop thinks he committed acts against Canon Law and Diocesan policies.
Those who committed sexual abuse among the clergy should not be covered up by the bishop. Silence no more!
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Karen Salstrom
8 years ago
Holy priests should not be treated this way.
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Susan Money
8 years ago
It is time to resolve this matter. A very faithful and holy priest is being kept from ministry while rumors abound about priests committing adulterous acts and a blind eye is turned...perhaps the Papal Nuncio needs to be contacted to uncover the truth and spare so many good people from sins of gossip and speculation ...
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Mark St James
8 years ago
Resign Bishop Soto
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Sally Fong
8 years ago
Dear Bishop Soto, The Church needs more priests like Fr. Leatherby, Please return him home where he is greatly needed.
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Celeste Van Alstyne-Spitz
8 years ago
It's time to get this issue resolved.
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Sandra
8 years ago
We need Fr. Leatherby back in our parish.
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Beth Tatge
8 years ago
Bishop Soto, this fight you have with the wonderful Leatherby Family in response to a report of active gay priests in your Diocese is beyond rediculous & evil. One day when Father Leatherby is canonized Saint Jeremy, your name will be in his book as a hindrance to this Holy Priest of God.
Bring Father Leatherby back & clean up this Diocese of the active cover up of active gay priests!
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Stephen Smith
8 years ago
It is not right nor fair what has transpired with Fr Jeremy Leatherby. Do the right thing and return him to be an active priest!
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Paul Willover
8 years ago
Remember, O Most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful, O Mother of the World Incarnate, despite not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Amen
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Laura smith
8 years ago
He is the best priest and friend we have ever had as a family. He has converted so many people. He was unjustsly removed from helping so many people get to heaven! Bring him back! We absolutely love him and all he has done for others.
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Frank Dias
8 years ago
The church needs priests like him
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Eva Tanner-Klaas
8 years ago
Dear Bishop Soto, Please return this priest.
Amen
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Gerald Klaas
· petition starter
8 years ago
Bishop Soto, it has been almost 3 years since you removed Fr. Leatherby from ministry without adequate explanation to the faithful of Presentation Parish. It is time to either release the evidence against him or return him to ministry. God is giving you an opportunity to do what is right, I pray that you do so.
“For he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer.” Bishop, please do the right thing. We need more priests like Father Leatherby.
Justice delayed, justice denied. The Sacramento Diocese should proceed to the formal process if the Bishop thinks he committed acts against Canon Law and Diocesan policies. Those who committed sexual abuse among the clergy should not be covered up by the bishop. Silence no more!
Holy priests should not be treated this way.
It is time to resolve this matter. A very faithful and holy priest is being kept from ministry while rumors abound about priests committing adulterous acts and a blind eye is turned...perhaps the Papal Nuncio needs to be contacted to uncover the truth and spare so many good people from sins of gossip and speculation ...
Resign Bishop Soto
Dear Bishop Soto, The Church needs more priests like Fr. Leatherby, Please return him home where he is greatly needed.
It's time to get this issue resolved.
We need Fr. Leatherby back in our parish.
Bishop Soto, this fight you have with the wonderful Leatherby Family in response to a report of active gay priests in your Diocese is beyond rediculous & evil. One day when Father Leatherby is canonized Saint Jeremy, your name will be in his book as a hindrance to this Holy Priest of God. Bring Father Leatherby back & clean up this Diocese of the active cover up of active gay priests!
It is not right nor fair what has transpired with Fr Jeremy Leatherby. Do the right thing and return him to be an active priest!
Remember, O Most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful, O Mother of the World Incarnate, despite not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen
He is the best priest and friend we have ever had as a family. He has converted so many people. He was unjustsly removed from helping so many people get to heaven! Bring him back! We absolutely love him and all he has done for others.
The church needs priests like him
Dear Bishop Soto, Please return this priest. Amen
Bishop Soto, it has been almost 3 years since you removed Fr. Leatherby from ministry without adequate explanation to the faithful of Presentation Parish. It is time to either release the evidence against him or return him to ministry. God is giving you an opportunity to do what is right, I pray that you do so.