Pardon me if I ramble, but how could such a whirlwind ministry be brought to such a catastrophic end, seemingly without justification? I am not without extensive knowledge of what has happened in the Catholic Church here and throughout the world — particularly in Ireland. I'm not without appreciation for the likelihood that clerical mismanagement might complicate Father Mike's case.

While tracking this story in Stockton from central Pennsylvania, I have never for one moment doubted that Father Mike would be exonerated once the facts were examined. Fair or not, I was wrong and I am left with persevering in my prayers for this wonderful man.

Gerard Trageser

Hershey, Pa.