Dear Friends,

I just want to bring you up to date on where things are relative to our Passionist Community here in Pittsburgh. I received a letter from our new Provincial this past week that was very encouraging. Fr. Jim Price, C.P., has asked the present Rectors to remain as such until he and his Council can work with each house to discern what’s best for each Community. He wants to meet personally with the Community for this process. 

Consequently, he will come to Pittsburgh for 3 days at the end of July to meet with the members of the Community and share his thoughts on what will best serve here. I confirmed some dates for him and we look forward to meeting with our Provincial to help plan our future. Please keep us in your prayers. I told Fr. Jim that I have appreciated my time here. It has been an honor to serve as Rector and am happy to complete my term. I will be available for wherever he may need me. Your prayers for us are important. Please keep me and all of our Community and Province in your prayers.                            

                                     Gratefully in Christ, Fr. Justin Kerber, C.P., Rector