The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is saddened by the sudden tragic loss of Fr. Chris Coleman, pastor of WWPR since July 1, 2014. Archbishop Dennis Schnurr celebrated the funeral Mass at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral on Friday, July 14. While we grieve for Fr. Chris, we stand united and we comfort each other. In his visit to the region, Bishop Joseph Binzer assures the WWPR faith community of support from the Archdiocese. Father Lambert Ulinzwenimana will continue to minister to the Region. We thank other priests who are willing to help out with weekday and weekend Masses.
Archbishop Schnurr will appoint a pastoral administrator during the transition to a new Pastor in the near future. We especially thank Bishop Binzer for his support. It meant so much that he was present for the Feast of St. James celebration last Saturday and Sunday. We thank those who volunteered for the cookout and ice cream social, as well as throughout last week at Vacation Bible School. Please stay tuned to all that is happening in our region and read on to find out more about upcoming ALPHA programs, parish events like the Feast Day of St. Matthias and more.
Let us keep Fr. Chris in our prayers:
Eternal rest grant unto Him, o Lord.
May he rest in peace.
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God rest in peace.
Amen