10/11/22
MQSP Clergy Appointments
Dear MQS Parish Family,
I just received a phone call from Bishop Zubik telling me that he is appointing Father Canice Pastor of Mary, Queen of Saints. This will be a wonderful way forward for our beloved parish family.
As you know, Father Canice is a holy priest, a priest with a heart after the Heart of Jesus. He has a great devotion to the Most Blessed Sacrament and offers the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass with reverence and humility. He has a tender devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, to whom he turns for her maternal intercession, especially in the Holy Rosary. He is faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church, and he faithfully hands on what he has received with a zeal for the salvation of souls. He has gifts for oversight and administration, and will be a responsible and effective leader for our parish. I am grateful to Almighty God that these many gifts, which we have all seen up close over the past two years in Father Canice are also recognized by Archabbot Martin and Bishop Zubik. Our Lady, Queen of Saints, also had a role in this appointment by her powerful intercession, I know.
Let us keep Father Canice and our other outstanding, generous, holy and gifted priest, Father Joachim, in our prayers. They both have been good Confreres to me, supportive brothers and good friends. The news that these two beautiful priests will remain here with you as Pastor and Vicar is a great consolation to me as I prepare to conclude my ministry here. Clearly the Lord Jesus is protecting and blessing our Parish in powerful ways!
In the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
Father Jean-Luc, OSB