Reverend Thomas Plathottam, C.S.T.

November 8, 1947 ~ January 10, 2012

Reverend Thomas Plathottam, C.S.T., a priest of the Congregation of St. Therese, unexpectedly went to meet his Lord and Savior on ­­­January 10, 2012 while on Sabbatical in the Philippines. Father Plathottam was the former longtime pastor of Saint Luke Parish in Ellington, Connecticut. Affectionately known as Father Tom, he lovingly ministered to the parish family for 11+ years. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. Father Tom was born in Kizhaparayar-Kerala, India, on November 8, 1947, a son of Mathew and the late Aleykutty Plathottam. He joined the congregation in 1965 and received his education at the Little Flower and Saint Joseph Pontifical Seminaries. He professed his first vows in 1967 and his final vows in 1971. He was ordained to the priesthood in Kothamangalam, India, on December 16, 1974, by Bishop Mar Mathew Pothanamuzhy. After ordination, Father Tom worked as a staff member at the Jyoti Niketan School in Azamgarh (India) for one year. From 1976-1980, he did missionary work in Nichlaul (India). The following 11 years he was a social worker in Attapadi (India) prior to coming to the United States. With great humor, he often enjoyed telling stories about his experiences as a missionary in India, especially his exploits while traveling from village to village on a horse through very muddy terrain. His heart always remained faithful to his missionary roots. Within the Norwich Diocese, Father Tom was assigned to St. Joseph Church in Windham County on March 19, 1990, as Parochial Vicar. He briefly returned home to India nine months later. In 1991, he came back to the Norwich Diocese and was assigned as temporary Parochial Vicar for several churches, including St. Joseph (North Grosvenordale), St. Mary (Putnam), St. Luke (Ellington) until February 22, 1993, when he went to St. John’s Church (Old Saybrook) as Temporary Administrator and then became Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Church in Putnam. Later on, he was asked by Rev. Daniel Hart, the Bishop of Norwich at the time, to be Pastor of St. Luke. He took on the role in October 20, 1999, until his Sabbatical. Through his financial acumen, a church heavily in debt became a flourishing and financially healthy parish. He successfully ran a capital campaign to build a parish center in 2004. The campaign raised $1.4 million, and in 2006, the parish center became a reality. Also important to him during his tenure at St. Luke was his prison ministry as Chaplain at CRCI and Enfield CI and the inmates who sought his spiritual direction. In addition to his mother, he is predeceased by his brother Jose Plathottam (Canada). He is survived by his father Mathew Plathottam and loving family, Sister Rose Plathottam, S.C.N. (India); James and Sarala Plathottam (India); Sister Anice Plathottam, S.A.B.S. (Kenya); Mathew and Sherly Plathottam (India); Devisiachan and Alice Plathottam (India); Bobby and Shiney Plathottam (Canada); Lissy and Seby Manavalan (Canada); Tessy and Martin Chamakalayil (Canada); Soly and Mathew Vettukallel (California); Sojan and Lisa Plathottam (Canada); sister-in-law Rani Plathottam (Canada); and many nieces and nephews. A Parish Mass in his honor was held on January 17. Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, Bishop of Norwich offered a Memorial Mass, January 28 at St. Luke Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Luke Church, P.O. Box 246, Ellington, CT 06029. To share a memory or for online condolences please visit: www.pietrasfuneralhome.com.
 

Sr. Gertrude Bonin, DHS

June 23, 1913 – January 15, 2012­

Putnam – Sr. Gertrude Bonin, 98, a member of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, died on Sunday, January 15, 2012 in the Holy Spirit Health Care Center in Putnam, CT where she had been a resident since 2009. Sr. Gertrude was born on June 23, 1913 in Putnam, CT, the daughter of the late Pierre-Emile and Edouilda (Guertin) Bonin. She held a Bachelor of Music degree from Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart, Purchase, NY, and a Masters in Music from Duquesne University, Pittsburg, PA. In 1932, Sr. Gertrude entered religious life in Putnam, CT and made her religious profession on August 8, 1935 at the Motherhouse in St. Brieuc, France. She was then known as Sr. Emile de Jesus. She was primarily a music teacher most of her religious life. She served as a musician in CT at Wauregan and Jewett City and then in Burlington and Swanton, VT and then in New Haven, CT. Following this, she taught in Leominster, MA. In 1956 she was one of 7 sisters assigned to the opening of St. Bernard High School in New London, CT where she taught music and French. She then served in Waterbury, CT and from 1967-1980 she served as assistant professor of music at Annhurst College, Woodstock, CT. In 1985, she returned to Putnam and served as church organist at St. Mary Church of the Visitation until 2007 when she retired to the Provincial House. A funeral Mass of Christian burial was held at the Provincial House Chapel on Thursday, January 19, 2012, followed by burial at St. Mary Cemetery, Putnam, CT. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Daughters of the Holy Spirit Retirement Fund, 72 Church St., Putnam, CT, 06260. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com
 

Reverend Robert W. Cronin 

August 15, 1926 - December 28, 2011

The Rev. Robert W. Cronin died on December 8, 2011 at his home in the McAuley, in West Hartford. The son of William H. and Mary E. (Wilson) Cronin, he was born on August 15, 1926 in Hartford. Educated at St. Michael School, he went on to St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield, St. Bernard Seminary in Rochester, NY, St. John Seminary in Brighton, MA and St. Mary Seminary in Baltimore, MD. He was ordained on May 22, 1952 in St. Thomas Seminary Chapel. He served as assistant to the pastor at St. Patrick Church in Mystic (3 years), Sacred Heart Church, Groton, (2 years), and St. Mary Church, New London (8 years). At St. Mary Church he was also made Director of Catholic Charities (New London district). At the beginning of his second year of ministry the former statewide Diocese of Hartford was split into three with the eastern portion of Connecticut becoming the Diocese of Norwich. In 1965 he was appointed pastor of St. Maurice Church in Bolton, and made director of the Diocesan Liturgy Commission, elected also to the Priests’ Senate of the Diocese of Norwich. Liturgical updating of St. Maurice Church building and the construction of a parish center were accomplished during his 15 years there. He made it a point to learn every parishioner’s first name as he felt this was very important. He was next assigned as pastor of St. Agnes Church, Niantic (10 years). And in 1990 he was assigned to St. Colman Church in Middlefield. In each of these parishes, he updated the physical plants (in some cases, substantially), however his focus was primarily on bringing renewal to the liturgical experience for those he served. In 1988 he was made a member of the diocesan Presbyteral Council, a post he held until 2008. In 1996 because of increasing deafness he reluctantly retired and went to live with his brother in West Hartford, eventually moving to the McAuley in 2009. In February of 2011, the parish of St. Maurice rededicated the Parish Center Library and renamed it in honor of Fr. Cronin. He is survived by his nieces, Raelene L. Cronin, and Karen C. Seligson and her husband Ray; his great nephew Alexander C. Seligson and sister-in-law Elizabeth Cronin. He was predeceased by his brother, William H. Cronin III, and his sister and brother-in-law, Louise M. and John J. Cronin. He would like to think that his most important contribution in each parish was the spiritual and liturgical enlightenment he offered. On Saturday, December 31, 2011 ­­­in St. Maurice Church in Bolton, the Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D., Bishop of Norwich, celebrated the Funeral Mass for Fr. Cronin with Father’s brother priests as concelebrants. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Diocese of Norwich, Retirement Plan for Priests, 201 Broadway, Norwich CT 06360. Molloy Funeral Home, West Hartford has care of arrangements. On line expressions of sympathy may be made at www.molloyfuneralhome.com.

Norwich - Charlestown, R.I. - Rev. Kenneth P. Flint, 95, of Charlestown, R.I., died Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, at home. A native of New Haven, Fr. Flint was ordained in St. Joseph Cathedral on May 14, 1942. His first appointment was to Sacred Heart Church in Bridgeport, and in 1950, he came to St. Joseph Church in New London. In 1960, he was chosen to open the first Catholic parish in Waterford. He built St. Paul Church and remained as pastor there for 20 years. During that time he was elected president of the first Senate of Priests. After his retirement, Fr. Flint assisted at numerous parishes throughout the diocese until macular degeneration prevented him from driving. At Fr. Flint’s request, his remains were returned to St. John the Baptist Church, New Haven, where he celebrated his first Mass on May 15, 1942, 69 years ago. The Funeral Mass was celebrated September 17, 2011, followed by interment in St. Lawrence Cemetery, New Haven. Fr. Flint’s immediate survivors are his sister, Mrs. Jean Cuomo of Charlestown, R.I., with whom he made his home; and a brother, Paul of Charlestown, S.C. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to RICAN (Rhode Island Citizens Assisting the Needy), PO Box 204, Charlestown RI 02813.
 

Reverend Robert B. Lynch

October 13, 1929 ~ August 6, 2011

Norwich - Reverend Robert Burnham Lynch 81, of 70 Central Ave. Norwich, CT died August 6 at his home at St. Mary’s Church Rectory in Norwich. He was born in New Haven on October 13, 1929, beloved son of Edward Dennis and Mary Elizabeth (Knapp) Lynch. Fr. Bob grew up in West Haven, CT. He graduated in 1947, from West Haven High School and went on to Fairfield University Class of 1951. In June of 1951, he joined the United States Marine Corp. and served his country honorably during the Korean War. Fr. Bob worked in collections for GMAC and was also a Good Humor Ice Cream truck driver. After his service to his country he went on to serve his God first by entering St. John’s Seminary in Brighton, Mass, and was ordained on Feb. 2, 1960, in New Haven by Archbishop Henry J. O’Brien at St. John the Baptist Church. His first assignment was at St. Mary’s Church in Norwich from 1960 to 1964; he was at St. Mary’s Church in Coventry from 1964 to 1968; next he was assigned to St. John’s Church in Middletown; and as Pastor of Our Lady of the Lakes, Oakdale from 1975 to 1985; and St. Matthew’s Church in Tolland from 1985 to 1987. He started his last assignment where he began at St. Mary’s Church in Norwich from 1987 to his retirement in 2005. He had been St. Mary’s Church Pastor Emeritus from 2005. Fr. Bob was the Spiritual Director of the Legion of Mary for the Diocese of Norwich. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus at St. Mary’s Church. Fr. Bob volunteered at the St. Vincent De Paul Place in Norwich. A Funeral Mass was celebrated on August 11 by the Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, Bishop of Norwich, at St. Mary’s Church in Norwich followed by burial with Military Honors in the priest section at St. Joseph Cemetery in Norwich. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to St. Mary’s Church 70 Central Ave. Norwich, CT 06360 or Catholic Charities 331 Main St. Norwich, CT 06360. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.cummings-gagnefh.com.

Sister Alice Carrow

March 14, 1928 – June 13, 2011

Sr. Alice Carrow, DHS, 83, member of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit died on Monday, June 13, at the Holy Spirit Health Care Center where she has been in residence since 2003. Sr. Alice was born on March 14, 1928 in Tupper Lake, NY, the daughter of the late Adelard and Bertha (LaRose) Carrow. In 1950, she entered religious life and made her religious profession on August 18, 1953 at the Provincial House in Putnam, CT. She was then known as Sr. Elizabeth Adelard. A graduate of Diocesan Sisters’ College, Sr. Alice earned a B.A. in Education. Following which she taught in elementary and Junior high school in Waterbury, Jewett City, Moosup and Plainville – all in Connecticut as well as in Burlington, VT and Tupper Lake, NY. In 1995 she retired from teaching and did Pastoral work at St. Alphonsus Parish, Tupper Lake, NY, until her retirement at Holy Spirit Provincial House in Putnam, CT in 2003.

Rev. Eugene L. Pilatowski

September 5, 1929 - June 27, 2011

NORWICH - Rev. Eugene L. Pilatowski, 81, of Norwich entered eternal rest on Monday, June 27, 2011 in Hamden. Father Eugene was born in New Haven, on September 5, 1929, one of eight children of the late Anthony and Anna (Marchut) Pilatowski. He attended elementary, high school and New Haven State Teacher's College in New Haven. After teaching on the junior high school level in New Haven, he joined the Vincentian Fathers in Northampton, PA. Upon completion of his studies Fr. Pilatowski was ordained to the priesthood on May 26, 1960 at Mary Immaculate Seminary in Northampton. He served as assistant pastor of St. Stanislaus Church in New Haven from 1960 to 1962. Later he served at St. Vincent's Mission House in Whitestone, New York from 1962 to 1965. Then, from 1965 to 1966, he attended the Theology Institute in Krakow, Poland. Upon returning to the United States, Fr. Pilatowski was assigned to St. Vincent's Mission House in Utica, NY where he also served as a civilian chaplain at Griffins Air Force Base in Rome, NY until 1968. In 1968, Fr. Pilatowski was assigned to St. Joseph's Church in Ansonia as an assistant pastor. In 1969, he was reassigned to St. Vincent's Mission House in Utica. Later in 1973 he was named assistant pastor of St. Mary's Church in Putnam where he served until he was assigned to St. Mary's Church in Jewett City. Then in 1975, he was assigned to St. Joseph's Church in Norwich as an assistant pastor and was named pastor of the parish in September of 1980.Fr. Pilatowski served as chaplain of several parish societies and was also the moderator of the Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women in the Norwich District. He is survived by his brother, Rev. Augustine Pilatowski; sister, Elizabeth Orzolek; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers, Victor Pelatowski, Theodore Pilatowski and Rev. Frederick J. Pilatowski; and two sisters, Nell Pilatowski and Tess Bellis. Fr. Pilatowski's body will be received into St. Joseph Church on Wednesday at 4:00 P.M. and will lay in state until 9:00 P.M. At 6:00 P.M. there will be a Recital of the Rosary in memory of Fr. Pilatowski and all departed priests. A Parish Mass will be celebrated at 7:00 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Bishop Michael R. Cote, Bishop of Norwich, on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, 120 Cliff St., Norwich. A Memorial Repast will be held in the St. Joseph School Hall immediately following the mass. Private burial will be at All Saint's Cemetery in North Haven. Woyasz & Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Reverend Anthony P. Kuzdal

July 5, 1923 - April 12, 2011

Colchester - Reverend Anthony P. Kuzdal, 87, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at St. Mary Home in West Hartford. Born, July 5, 1923 in Willimantic, Tony was the son of Anthony and Mary Kuzdal. A 1944 graduate of the University of Connecticut (B.S.), he later served at UConn as a graduate assistant in the Chemistry Department before beginning his studies for the priesthood. He graduated from St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield, St. Mary Seminary in Baltimore and the Catholic University in Washington, D.C., and was ordained into the priesthood on May, 10, 1956 at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich by the Most Reverend Bernard J. Flanagan, D.D, Bishop of Norwich. Father Tony began and concluded his 37 years as a parish priest at St. Andrew Parish in Colchester. He spent five weeks as a summer assistant at St. Andrew in May-June of 1956 before moving to St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Storrs, on the campus of his alma mater, as assistant pastor from 1956-64. He served as assistant pastor at St. Mary in Portland (1964-66) and St. Bernard in Rockville (1966-68). In July of 1968, Father Tony was named to his first pastorate at St. Stephen Church in Quinebaug and in June of 1977 he was appointed pastor of St. Edward the Confessor Church in Stafford Springs. In November of 1984, Father Kuzdal returned to St. Andrew Parish in Colchester and he retired from his final pastoral assignment in July of 1993. Father Kuzdal is survived by a niece, Patricia Tolokan of North Windham, CT, nephew Timothy Tolokan and wife Diane of Storrs, CT and nephew Anthony Tolokan and wife Mary and great nephews John and Alek of North Salt Lake, UT. In addition to his parents, Father Tony was predeceased by sisters Rose Tolokan and Josephine Beaudry and brothers Theodore and Thomas. The family wishes to express its sincere thanks for the exceptional care provided Father Tony by the nurses and staff at St. Joseph Living Center in Willimantic and St. Mary Home in West Hartford. The transfer of the body to St. Andrew Church, 128 Norwich, Ave., Colchester CT will take place at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, and will be presided over by Very Reverend Leszek T. Janik, J.C.L. Vicar General of the Diocese of Norwich. Following that ceremony Father Kuzdal's body will lie in state at St. Andrew Church from 4-7 P.M. on Wednesday, April 13. A Parish Mass will be celebrated for his repose on Wednesday at 7 P.M. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D., Bishop of Norwich on Thursday, April 14, at 10:30 A.M. at St. Andrew Church. Burial will follow at New St. Andrew Cemetery in Colchester. Belmont / Sabrowski Funeral Home of Colchester in care of arrangements.

Brother Donat J. Daigle, OMI
Missionary Oblate Brother for 48 Years

September 4, 1931 - December 4, 2010

Bro. Donat J. Daigle, OMI, 79, died at Blair House, Tewksbury, MA on December 4, 2010 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Lowell, MA on September 4, 1931, a son of the late Wilfred and Cecile (Morrissette) Daigle.

Bro. Donat entered the Oblate Novitiate in Colebrook, NH on October 31, 1953 and made his first vows there on November 1, 1954. He professed perpetual vows on November 1, 1960 in Bucksport, ME.

Inspired by the example of his uncle, Fr. Donat Morissette, OMI, he began studies at Bucksport, ME, but as time went on, he realized his talents were drawing him to the life of a brother rather than a priest.

Following Bucksport he was assigned briefly to Immaculata Retreat House, Willimantic, CT. He then joined with Bro. Paul Ricard, OMI to form a mobile team in 1979. They were given a van and the tools needed for repairs and minor construction. They traveled the province, saving the Oblates thousands of dollars.

Bro. Daigle served at the Shrine of Our Lady of Grace, Colebrook, NH, Ephpheta House, Manvill, RI, and Our Lady of Good Counsel House, Lowell, MA. From 1981 to 1985 he was on the staff of the Oblate Seminary in Natick, MA while serving two terms as a provincial council member. He was the first Oblate brother to be a member of the Provincial Council. In September of 1984, he returned to the Shrine of Our Lady of Grace in Colebrook and was the first Oblate brother to be appointed superior of a Northern Province Oblate Community. He served three terms as superior in Colebrook, and stayed on for one more year as treasurer.

In 1993, he was assigned to the staff at the St. Paul Center in Augusta, ME. The work that the maintenance team did there was extensive and very professional. He also served as treasurer and assistant to the superior. In 1997, this property was transferred to the Diocese of Portland, ME and he remained there until February of 1998 to close the center after many years of service to the Catholic community of Maine.

Bro. Donat joined the staff at the Immaculata Retreat House for a second time in March of 1998. He then returned to Colebrook, NH in April of 2006. He remained until fall of 2010, when due to failing health, he was assigned to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Residence in Tewksbury, MA.

Reverend Robert A. Murphy

February 10, 1930 - October 12, 2010

Reverend Robert A. Murphy, 80, pastor of Saint Joseph Church in Chester, died peacefully on Oct. 12 at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown. Father Murphy was born Feb. 10, 1930 in Freeport, New York, son of the late William and Margaret Murphy. He was the beloved husband of Janet Murphy, who predeceased him on Oct. 19, 1986. After Janet died, Father Murphy decided to become a Catholic priest and attended Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Cromwell, receiving a master of divinity degree on May 12, 1993.  

Even before his Ordination, he worked on the Seminary Campus for the Mass Association. He was ordained on Nov. 20, 1993 at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick by the Most Reverend Daniel P. Reilly, Bishop of Norwich. 

A member of the Missionaries of the Holy Apostles Order, Father Murphy’s parish ministry included weekend assistance at Saint Bridget’s Church in Moodus from January 1994 through July of 1997, and during July and August of 1997, he assisted at Saint Mary Parish in Stonington. He was assigned to Saint John’s Church in Old Saybrook on Sept. 3, 1997 as parochial vicar and assisted at Saint Joseph’s Church in New London.

He was transferred to Saint Joseph Church in Chester on Nov. 1, 1998 to serve as its pastor. For the past 11 years, Father Murphy dedicated his life to his parish in Chester. He was appointed local animator Aug. 21, 1996 by the Missionaries of the Holy Apostles, and he also served his order as a member of the Provincial Council for two terms.

Father Murphy not only enjoyed spending time with his own family, but was instrumental in gathering the families of St. Joseph’s parish through socials, dinners, and other events. He was also a veteran, having served his country during the Korean War.

He is survived by six beloved daughters, Christine Mennone and her husband Michael of Guilford, Kathleen Honeywell and her husband C. Laing of Burlington Township, New Jersey, Gail Stevens and her husband Michael of Burlington Township, New Jersey, Patricia Garft and her husband James of Yardley, Pennsylvania, Karen Hart and her husband Charles of Hamilton, New Jersey, and Cheryl Blake of Front Royal, Virginia. He is also survived by his 12 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two sisters, and three brothers. He was predeceased by four brothers.

A vigil for Father Murphy, with reception, was held on Oct. 15 at Saint Joseph’s Church, Chester, followed by visitation and a parish mass. The funeral mass, presided over by The Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, Bishop of Norwich, was held on Oct. 16. Burial with full military honors took place in Saint Joseph’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts maybe made to Saint Joseph’s Church, 48 Middlesex Ave., Chester, CT. 06412. The Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home, Centerbrook, was in charge of arrangements.

Sister Louis Ernest Brodeur, DHS

May 25, 1922 - September 14, 2010

Sr. Louis Ernest, 88, a member of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit died on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at Holy Spirit Health Care Center in Putnam, CT where she had been a patient since January of 2008.

Born Leonie Brodeur on May 25, 1922 in Wauregan, CT, the daughter of the late Arthuer and Celinise (Kerouac) Brodeur, SR. Louis entered religious life in 1938 and made her religious profession on July 1, 1943 at the Holy Spirit Provincial House in Putname, CT.

Sr. Louis studied at St. Joseph Hospital in New York where she earned an LPN certificate and served in health care all of her religious life in the following localities - Fall River, MA; Pawtucket, RI; Putnam, CT; Bridgeport, CT; Newport, RI; and Providence, RI - all of this spanning a total 64 years and most of it in district nursing.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, September 17 at the Holy Spirit Provincial House Chapel in Putnam. The celebrant was Rev. Richard Archambault, Chaplain. The eulogy was given by Sr. Linda Babineau, DHS, Assistant Coordinator of the Holy Spirit Provincial House and Health Care Center. Burial followed at St. Mary Cemetery in Putnam.

Brother Paul Marcil, MSA

December 18, 1938 - July 16, 2010

Br Paul Marcil of the Society of the Missionaries of the Holy Apostles (MSA) died on July 16, 2010 at the Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC. He had been a member of the Society since his first promise of fidelity on June 7, 1968, when he was just 29 years of age.

During his early years of membership in the Society, Br Paul was cook at Holy Apostles Seminary in Cromwell, CT, and then as resident in the Society House on Quincy St. he was both part-time cook and one of the members designated to pick up food and supplies. While in Cromwell, he worked as a volunteer at the St Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen in Middletown, CT. And in Washington, DC, he provided food and supplies delivery and other forms of manual service for the Little Sisters of the Poor.

He took human need seriously, and would pray for the needy on finding out about them at any time. At Mass, he would often do the first reading for those present, slowly, with difficulty, but eloquently. He loved to cook, and especially to cook for visitors.

We will miss this unique brother of ours, and his memory won’t fade. He will have a special place in our family stories for a long time ahead. We pray for his soul, but also ask his prayers, which we’re confident will win us much good from the Lord, for our community and apostolic initiatives.