Father Bill Jerse named pastor of St. Jerome's Parish

I am happy to announce that Bishop Lennon has appointed Fr. Bill Jerse pastor of St. Jerome Parish. This appointment is effective Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Fr. Jerse is presently assigned as a parochial vicar at St. Joseph Parish, Strongsville, Ohio and is serving as an Adjunct Judicial Vicar at the Diocesan Tribunal. Fr. Jerse is "from the neighborhood" having been raised in Collinwood as a parishioner of St. Mary's. Please keep Fr. Jerse in your prayers.

I will continue as administrator of the parish until Fr. Jerse's  appointment takes effect. I am very grateful to Fr. Frank Walsh for his care of the parish throughout Fr.  Anthony's illness and his assistance  during this time of transition. He is a wonderful priest.

I am also very grateful to the parish staff Adele Markert, Deacon Pete Travalik, Lawrence Wallace, Marguerite DiPenti, Peter Bucilli, Bob Masciere, and Susan Coan along with the faculty and staff and countless volunteers for their dedication to the parish at this difficult time. I am very impressed with your care for the parishioners.

As many of you know, Fr. Anthony was a good friend of mine and is sorely missed. May God grant him his peace and may God's compassion be with his family.

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Volume 7, Issue 2, Posted 10:04 PM, 02.05.2015