Well done Father.

I greatly thank you, as just another soul, for fighting the good fight, for running the race, for giving God your all.

Marvelous, marvelous.

And still, ready to serve in whatever capacity you can. Marvelous.

In your words:

"...I will still be a priest, helping out in parishes around the archdiocese. I will relieve priests who want to go on vacation or simply get a day off. I will celebrate funerals and burials, hear confessions and give retreats. I also hope to do some work for migrants and refugees with Catholic Charities. As with many people, retirement does not mean that I will not be busy."