An announcement came in my email today from the North American Forum on the Catechumenate announcing their dissolution, effective June 30th. Jerry Galipeau writes his take on the ending of Forum on his blog.
And Archbishop-Emeritus Alex J. Brunett will "end" his time as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Oakland. Pope Francis has appointed Father Michael Barber, SJ (the one who currently serves as the lead spiritual director of Boston's St. John's Seminary...just wanted to clarify that since apparently there are three Michael Barber, SJ's in the US) as Bishop of Oakland. Brunett served as Oakland's Apostolic Administrator since October of last year.
There are also a number of official assignments (just ignore and accept my apologies for the "draft" watermark) that will soon take place around the Archdiocese of Seattle. Let us especially pray for these priests and the parishes and communities that are greatly impacted by the priests who will soon end their time of service at their specific community.
A couple of hours ago, Tony V. called me and we spoke for a good hour and a half about various ends and beginnings in our lives, and leave it to him to tie it into Liturgy somehow by reminding me of what it means to live out the Passion and Resurrection of Christ: life is changed, not ended.
Jesus tells a Samaritan woman that all who worship God must worship Him “in Spirit and truth.” (John 4:24) My hope is that, through my personal reflections and experiences on the public work or service of the people, many may not only worship, but also come to know Him in Spirit and Truth.
That is too bad about the Forum! Hopefully FDLC or ??? will continue some of their good work.
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