Monday, April 16, 2007

Fr. Paul MacNeil to leave StFX after 11 years

Fr. Paul announced at Sunday's masses in the Chapel that he will be leaving StFX sometime this summer after giving 11 years of spiritual guidance and leadership to the StFX community. He will take a sabbatical year for renewal and study before assuming a post with a parish in the Diocese of Antigonish.

As StFX chaplain, Fr. Paul has been a friend to so many students, faculty alumni, staff and members of the community. He will be greatly missed.

A mass of thanksgiving is taking place at the Chapel at 5pm this Sunday, on April 22nd, with a social gathering at the Black Doors following. There will be a book of “Thanks for the Memories” for people to sign, offering best wishes to Fr. Paul as he moves into his next life journey.

A celebration for the wider community will take place at a future date.

Fr. Paul has been a tremendous gift to StFX for these past 11 years and we hope he enjoys his sabbatical year. He will most certainly be welcomed with open arms in the parish that is blessed with his appointment in 2008.

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