Bishop Patrick J. McGrath

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Memorial Mass Homily delivered by Fr. Brendan, May 17, 2023 With great sadness, we notify you that Emeritus Bishop Patrick J. McGrath passed away on May 7, 2023. Bishop P.J. was loved by so many who knew him and the Diocese was blessed by his ministry as our bishop for 20 years (1999-2019). Let us offer our prayers for…

Sixth Sunday of Easter

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On Sunday, May 7, Bishop Patrick J. McGrath, our bishop emeritus died. Bishop P.J.’s sudden death has caught us all by surprise. While he fell about two weeks ago and broke a vertebra in his back, the surgery was successful, and he was recovering well. Unfortunately, he developed pneumonia in one lung, and it spread…