This week, Archbishop Grob announced a change in leadership for the Cathedral. After careful consultation with Fr. Tim, Archbishop Grob has appointed Fr. Edward Sanchez as the new rector and pastor of the Cathedral. Fr. Sanchez currently serves as the pastor of three south shore parishes: Immaculate Conception, St. Augustine and Sacred Heart of Jesus. The time of this transition is yet to be determined but will be communicated to all once known.
In recent years the Cathedral parish community has become truly bilingual with a large Spanish-speaking ministry that is building on the wonderful foundation of the Cathedral parish that has been here from the beginning.
The Cathedral has also continued to open its doors to the whole Archdiocese for sacred celebrations, pilgrims, visitors, and events while operating with limited resources.
Archbishop Grob wants to ensure that the recent pastoral needs of this parish community are being addressed while also being a parish that continues its current ministries. Hence, Archbishop Grob’s decision to appoint a full-time pastor rector who speaks both English and Spanish.
Fr. Tim will remain the pastor of the Family of Four Parishes.
As we learn more about the timeline of this transition, we will continue to update you as best we can.
