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Stepping Away from Ministry

Pat Mulcahy — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 04:59:58 +0000

This post is one that is very difficult for me. I’m sharing something my parish has known for the last couple of months. The time of my public ministry is quickly coming to an end, at least for now. I’m taking time away to work on myself: mental, physical, and spiritual health. The stress of running the largest Catholic parish in the state — even though I have indeed loved it and loved the people — did not allow me to care for me, or at least I didn’t know how to do both. It’s not easy to step away from something that has been so wonderful, but sometimes wonderful can be stressful too. And I know and trust that God has something wonderful in store for the future. So please pray for me and know that I will be praying for you.

Without further ado, here is the letter I wrote to the parish and read to them at each Mass one weekend.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

I want to let you know about a change that is happening for me.

After a great deal of prayer and discernment, I am going to step out of ministry. That means I will not be functioning as a priest. The reason for this is that, for a long time now, I have not been healthy in body or mind or spirit, and I feel strongly called to take some time to deal with that, and to attend to my health. With the support of Bishop Hicks, I will have that opportunity.

Bishop wanted me to make it clear that this is not the result of any kind of impropriety with a minor, or even a financial impropriety, and this is being done at my own request.

I am grateful for my time here at Saint Mary’s, and for the relationships I have formed and for what we have been able to accomplish together for the Kingdom of God. I am looking forward to what God has in store for me in the future, and I would ask you to accompany me with your prayers.

Please know of my ongoing prayers for all of you, as well.

I will be here at Saint Mary’s until June 30, and a new pastor search is currently being undertaken by the diocesan personnel board, and that pastor will begin here on July 1.

Thank you for all that you have done for me, and for your ongoing prayers.

Yours in Christ and His Blessed Mother,
Father Pat

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Birthday Walk

Pat Mulcahy — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 22:31:23 +0000

It was a great day for a birthday walk!

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Getting Moving

Pat Mulcahy — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:57:52 +0000

So my lack of weight loss is telling me that my lack of movement is a problem. So I got out on a warm day off and walked for three miles. It felt good, but I did have to stop a couple of times to sit in the park (which wasn’t all bad: I got to sit next to the softball field named for my dad and have a little heart to heart talk!) and my watch told me my cardio vascular fitness was low (duh, Siri, tell me something I don’t know). In any case, it’s another start and it felt like a good use of my time. I definitely need some me time now and then, and it does give me a quiet space to pray too.

I know I need to be doing strength training, and I know I should be boxing more, but I can’t do everything at once. Back to basics. Get moving, and the rest will have to follow.

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Small Win

Pat Mulcahy — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 01:36:58 +0000

You have to take every little win when you’re trying to get back on your feet. I’ve been struggling with plantar’s fasciitis for a couple of months, and I finally told myself to get in to the podiatrist. The exercises he gave me seem to be helping, and I was feeling well enough today to take a short walk after dinner. I also used that as an opportunity to skip dessert. So two small wins, and it left me feeling great. I followed up with icing my arch and ankle while I prayed night prayer. All in all, a great evening.

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Quick Home Walk

Pat Mulcahy — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:31:20 +0000

It was one of those days off when I just didn’t have a lot in me. Plus I had a bunch of chores to do. But, in between, I did get in a short treadmill workout. I definitely didn’t want to stroll in the 90 degree heat and amid the screaming cicadas (I was hoping they were going to go back for that long 17 year nap sometime soon!). So this was “better than nothing” and it helps me keep that promise to myself of getting some exercise every day off. Now I just have to figure out how to get the exercise in on work days too. Sigh.

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Short Saturday Prayer Walk

Pat Mulcahy — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 17:40:44 +0000

I just had around a half hour to walk today, so I did a short Rosary/Divine Mercy walk in the neighborhood around the Rectory. Beautiful day, and I smelled roses where there were no roses, so I reconsecrated my life and priesthood to the Blessed Virgin Mary on this, the memorial of her Immaculate Heart. And it’s not lost on me that this walk was good for my heart too. In more ways than one.

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Sometimes I Have to Convince Myself

Pat Mulcahy — Wed, 29 May 2024 21:54:19 +0000

So I know I need to get the exercise in, but lately I have found every excuse not to. Today, I had the time, the weather was great, and there was no reason not to go out and get in the long walk I have been needing. Except, of course, I really wanted to take that nap. But I didn’t. I put on the sunscreen I bought today, and hit the trail.

it was sure loud out there (as you can hear in the video). The cicadas are singing loud and strong! One even tried to hitch a ride on me! (Nope!) But it was awesome to b3 out in the fresh air and sunshine, praying my Rosary and Divine Mercy along the way, and stopping in the park at the softball field named for my dad.
I can take the nap later.

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Quick Gym Session

Pat Mulcahy — Wed, 22 May 2024 23:21:13 +0000

It was a busy day off, but I found 45 minutes to get to the gym and do a cardio workout. Treadmill, elliptical, and recumbent bike. It got my heart rate up and made all the other events of 5he day more enjoyable. That’s always good!

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Afternoon Quiet Punch

Pat Mulcahy — Sat, 18 May 2024 01:04:16 +0000

I had to talk myself into it, but, as usual, I’m glad I did. Easy 20 minute Quiet Punch workout was a little tough on the plantar’s fasciitis, but not terrible. And even though it was an easy/beginner level workout, it still helped me sweat.

Workout Record
Workout Type	Boxing-Quiet Punch
Workout Time	20 minutes
Punches	1892
Miles	0
PES Exertion	5
Kilocalories	264
Details	20 Minute Beginner Level

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Gym Work

Pat Mulcahy — Wed, 15 May 2024 19:47:41 +0000

I swear, my injured foot bothers me less during exercise than during work. I’m not sure what that’s telling me!
So I got to the gym today and did half an hour on the treadmill and then some upper body strength training. I have to say it felt really good. Love my gym!

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