Bishop Scharfenberger is pleased to announce that Fr. Thomas Morrette has accepted the role of Facilitator for the Five and Under priests in our diocese, those who have been ordained for five years or less.
The goal of the “Five and Under Program” is to provide a supportive forum for the newly ordained priests of our diocese, to share experiences, joys, and challenges in their first five years of ministry. The program fosters fellowship and fraternity among these men, provides learning opportunities to widen their knowledge of diocesan resources, diocesan staff, and other clergy and lay leaders in parishes. This experience helps them to understand and navigate the challenges of ministering in a diverse 14-county diocese. The program also provides prayer and renewal opportunities to strengthen them in the call they share to serve God’s people.
“I am privileged to serve them as the new Facilitator and to assist them in achieving the group’s important goals,” said Fr. Morrette.