Fr. Mike Roche's Final Weekend Masses

We bid a fond farewell to Fr. Mike Roche today as he celebrates his final weekend Masses here. We thank Fr. Mike for all the many ways he has ministered to us at Saints Martha and Mary Parish over the past year. Although his time with us has been brief, he has touched many hearts.

Bishop Zubik has appointed him as the pastor of Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish, Monroeville/Penn Hills. In Bishop Zubik’s appointment letter to Fr. Mike, the bishop states that ‘To be given such an important role in the Church is an act of trust between the diocesan bishop and his priests. To shepherd a parish involves being pastor to the flock entrusted to his care and at the same time being responsible for the administration of any and all parish entities.’

Fr. Mike possesses many gifts and talents to face the challenge. We will miss him. Let us keep Fr. Mike in our prayers as he goes forth to spread God’s love to another part of the diocese.