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Re: Fr. Joseph Collins Funeral Announcement
« Reply #80 on: May 08, 2019, 04:07:54 PM »
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What would be your preferred term-- to "hissy fit"-- to describe SGG having taken their behind-door grievances over the administration of Fr. Collins' estate to the public by using sensational language, impugning the reputations of the organizers, and all but accusing the estate's administrators of fraud?  Of turning what was (I would guess) a private miscommunication between conflicting understandings into a nasty public affair that only (and could only have) divided Catholic mourners at a time when they could and should have united over a holy priest's memory?
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I thought "hissy fit" was a pretty mild and decidedly playful description, when justice would probably allow for stronger criticisms.  
SGG bad!
Fr. Cekada bad!
Bp. Dolan bad!
R&R layman good!

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Re: Fr. Joseph Collins Funeral Announcement
« Reply #81 on: May 08, 2019, 07:02:31 PM »
Thank you for the update, Maria. I would suspect there will be some pictures later.  Bishop Neville is younger so that may indeed have been him.  As far as the other assisting priests, perhaps it was a few of the nine who weren't too busy throwing hissy fits over this whole affair (Frs. Zapp and/or Berry; probably not any of the SSPV fathers).

Another priest serving (for Fr. Ahern) was Fr. Ercoli. The bishop in the front pew was +Neville. I personally don't know anything about the two. I'm waiting for the third priest's name.


Re: Fr. Joseph Collins Funeral Announcement
« Reply #82 on: May 08, 2019, 08:09:04 PM »
Thank you for the update, Maria. I would suspect there will be some pictures later.  Bishop Neville is younger so that may indeed have been him.  As far as the other assisting priests, perhaps it was a few of the nine who weren't too busy throwing hissy fits over this whole affair (Frs. Zapp and/or Berry; probably not any of the SSPV fathers).
So things were starting to calm down on this thread.  Not sure why you felt it necessary to stir the pot again.  


I had the honor of being present.  A very emotional day indeed.  The Bishop was Bishop Neville.  Fr Ahern was the main celebrant.  The other two priests were Fr Ercoli and Fr Letourneau.  I am fairly certain all 3 priests are sedevacantist.  Of the three, Father Ahern was the only priest named in the Will.  Of the others named, Fr Ringrose and Fr Zapp, as far as I know they did not attend.

Re: Fr. Joseph Collins Funeral Announcement
« Reply #83 on: May 08, 2019, 08:41:21 PM »
Fr McMahon was present as well.  John Sharpe did a great job of leading the choir.  Fr Collins was laid to rest amidst the shedding of tears.  Requiescat in pace, a dear faithful priest.

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Re: Fr. Joseph Collins Funeral Announcement
« Reply #84 on: May 08, 2019, 09:19:40 PM »
Fr McMahon was present as well.  John Sharpe did a great job of leading the choir.  Fr Collins was laid to rest amidst the shedding of tears.  Requiescat in pace, a dear faithful priest.

Fr. Collins used to sing at Requiem Masses with John Sharpe and his four oldest daughters who were very close to him. Must have been very difficult for them to sing for a dear friend. I hope they got enough extra help.