From the mailbag --

Dear Matthew,
I have been reading Cathinfo for several years and appreciate your efforts but I do not post (there or anywhere else).  I noted previously you had a post re Fr Oswalt when his car caught on fire.  So, I wanted to let you know that he has been diagnosed with a spot of cancer on the back of his eye.  It is very concerning for those of us who attend his masses.  He does not have the funds for the treatment and has been waiting to see if Medicaid will fund all or part of it. (Radiation therapy to the back of the eye.)  It might help if you would let other Catholics know about his situation.

His contact info is:
Cell 970-765-4714
moswalt1972@gmail.com
Facebook:  FrMichael Oswalt

1318 East River Road
Dixon, IL 61021

Father Michael Oswalt had his initial six year formation at Mundelein Seminary in Illinois and was ordained for the Diocese of Rockford.  In 2009 he left that diocese (IDK exactly how long this was after his ordination, but not many years) and affiliated with the CMRI.  After a period of additional formation he was "re"/"conditionally" (IDK how it was presented) ordained by Bishop Mark Pivarunas, CMRI.  There was a monastery in Alabama that had a "traditionalist orientation" (for lack of a better phrase, I'm not making a point), but when the abbot died the community and its assets came under the control of the local diocese.  There was considerable discussion about that on this forum.  The CMRI made a local Mass available to those in that area, and I believe this was one of Father Oswalt's first assignments with the CMRI, while serving a broader geography.

I assume he his still affiliated with the CMRI, though that suffix is not shown with his name.  I also do not know what health insurance the CMRI is able to provide its clergy and religious.  Regardless, this is very sad.  Father will certainly be in my prayers, and if fundraising is needed for his treatment I hope Matthew will be able to provide that information.

Father Michael Oswalt had his initial six year formation at Mundelein Seminary in Illinois and was ordained for the Diocese of Rockford.  In 2009 he left that diocese (IDK exactly how long this was after his ordination, but not many years) and affiliated with the CMRI.  After a period of additional formation he was "re"/"conditionally" (IDK how it was presented) ordained by Bishop Mark Pivarunas, CMRI.  There was a monastery in Alabama that had a "traditionalist orientation" (for lack of a better phrase, I'm not making a point), but when the abbot died the community and its assets came under the control of the local diocese.  There was considerable discussion about that on this forum.  The CMRI made a local Mass available to those in that area, and I believe this was one of Father Oswalt's first assignments with the CMRI, while serving a broader geography.

I assume he his still affiliated with the CMRI, though that suffix is not shown with his name.  I also do not know what health insurance the CMRI is able to provide its clergy and religious.  Regardless, this is very sad.  Father will certainly be in my prayers, and if fundraising is needed for his treatment I hope Matthew will be able to provide that information.

He is no longer directly affiliated with the CMRI. He is an independent priest now. From others who know him better, my understanding is he and the cmri still have a good relationship. He services a church in the South somewhere. I cannot remember if it's the Carolinas or Georgia. 

Is there any paypal/gofundme etc that's been set up?