Moving to Cleansing Fire

I have been asked - and have gratefully accepted - an invitation to join the team at Cleansing Fire 2.0.

DOR Catholic will remain up and running, but I only expect to be posting here when I have something to say that does not fit comfortably into the CF mission.

Most of the time, however, you will be able to find me at www.CleansingFireDOR.com.

See you there.

YNN says goodbye to Our Lady of Mercy

My former parish, Our Lady of Mercy in Greece, will be closing in three weeks.

Your News Now has posted a video farewell on its web site.  See here.

146 years of priestly service

The weekend the three priests serving at Holy Cross Parish in Charlotte are celebrating a combined 146 years in the priesthood. 

Fr. Tom Wheeland is observing the 44th anniversary of his ordination, Fr. John Reif the 45th of his, and Fr. Fred Eisemann the 57th of his.

Congratulations, Reverend Fathers!

And thank you for saying yes to God.

New images of St. Thomas the Apostle

Blogger/photographer Ryan McDonell has captured some excellent images of St. Thomas the Apostle Church.

See here and at the bottom of the page here.