A Note from Our Pastor

Letters for Father Joshua

Dear St. Alphonsus Liguori Parishioners,

I would like to express my sincere gratitude regarding the amazing support for Father Joshua that was displayed by our parish family during his final days as our associate pastor. Father Joshua has left an indelible impression at St. Alphonsus Liguori and I will certainly miss him. If you were not able to convey your appreciation, or if you feel called to do more, I invite you to consider sending a letter of affirmation to Bishop Timothy Doherty expressing your gratitude for Father Joshua's time here and noting a specific thing he had done which meant a lot to you and your family. These letters will not only show your thankfulness, but they will testify the level of excellence that Father Joshua achieves as a diocesan priest wherever he is called to serve. I can assure you such mail is warmly received and helps Bishop Doherty realize more of the great work done by the priests in our parishes.

I understand many parishioners have never written to our bishop, so I would like to propose the proper salutations. When writing to our Catholic bishop, a letter should always address him as "Your Excellency" or "Most Reverend." When you meet our bishop in person, refer to him as “Your Excellency”, "Bishop" or "Bishop Doherty – Bishop Higi." Avoid using "sir" as that is a secular salutation or "Your Lordship," which is an expression acceptable in Ghana or Ireland.

Thank you again and please continue your prayers for Father Joshua as he transitions into his new and exciting role at Guerin Catholic High School.

In Christ,
Father O'Keeffe

Mailing address for writing to our bishop:

Most Reverend Timothy Doherty

Bishop of Lafayette-in-Indiana

610 Lingle Avenue

Lafayette, IN 47901