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Author Topic: Fr. Joseph Collins Funeral Announcement  (Read 18590 times)

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Offline Pax Vobis

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Re: Fr. Joseph Collins Funeral Announcement
« Reply #70 on: May 07, 2019, 12:43:59 PM »
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Is there a reason the identity of the celebrant seems to be a closely guarded secret?
Is there a reason it matters?  You go to the funeral mass for Fr Collins, not the celebrant. 

Re: Fr. Joseph Collins Funeral Announcement
« Reply #71 on: May 07, 2019, 01:40:14 PM »
Is there a reason it matters?  You go to the funeral mass for Fr Collins, not the celebrant.
Yes.  It matters if the priest that says Mass is not a true priest.  I won't be there anyway since I live several States away.  I'm just wondering why this seems to be a secret.


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Re: Fr. Joseph Collins Funeral Announcement
« Reply #72 on: May 07, 2019, 01:46:58 PM »
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Yes.  It matters if the priest that says Mass is not a true priest.
Fr Collins requested who would say his funeral mass.  Why would he request a non-Trad priest?

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I won't be there anyway since I live several States away.
Sounds like you don't have too much of a connection to Fr Collins.  If you did, then you'd know someone who is involved in the funeral or who regularly attended one of his masses, who would be able to tell you the details.

For example, I've met Fr Collins a few times.  I really liked him.  But I don't live near NY or DC, so I don't expect to know the details of what's going on, except what has been graciously posted here.  And I don't expect to find out.  How would anyone know to contact me?  It makes no sense.

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I'm just wondering why this seems to be a secret.
Where is the information supposed to be posted?  Is there supposed to be a news conference?  Why do you expect for John Sharpe, who lives in DC, should know to contact you on where/when the funeral is for Fr Collins?  Does he have your phone #?  Is he supposed to create a website?  

Offline Maria Auxiliadora

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Re: Fr. Joseph Collins Funeral Announcement
« Reply #73 on: May 07, 2019, 03:21:38 PM »

Yes.  It matters if the priest that says Mass is not a true priest
.  I won't be there anyway since I live several States away.  I'm just wondering why this seems to be a secret.

Then, rest assured that Mr. Sharpe, the executor of the will and Fr. Collins trusted and dearest friend, will take care of that. I recommend you practice the virtue of patience and wait a few more hours. Those in charge are busy enough planing, coordinating, traveling with family and making arrangements for the clergy attending the funeral...and mourning!

Re: Fr. Joseph Collins Funeral Announcement
« Reply #74 on: May 07, 2019, 04:06:02 PM »
Then, rest assured that Mr. Sharpe, the executor of the will and Fr. Collins trusted and dearest friend, will take care of that. I recommend you practice the virtue of patience and wait a few more hours. Those in charge are busy enough planing, coordinating, traveling with family and making arrangements for the clergy attending the funeral...and mourning!
Spare me the platitudes.