Thank you to the parishioners of St. Clare and St. Philomena who joined the Transition Team for the Town Hall Meetings last Sunday. This process is highly charged with emotions that run deep, it was not easy for anyone who participated. However, in good faith and with trust in the One who saved us I believe, and I commit myself to creating a strong and vibrant Catholic Community in Detroit and Grosse Pointe by celebrating our faith, working together and strengthening our pastoral activities. This does not come without pain – for all of us, I know that and I heard that. I pray for healing, that we can all accept the decision of the Archbishop when it comes, and together make plans and provisions for the future.  Please pray for the assistance of the Holy Spirit for our future deliberations. Thank you to the members of the Transition Team for your time, commitment and guidance during this difficult process.