I have some happy, yet sad, news regarding our Fr. Brogan. Cardinal O’Malley has just appointed Fr. Brogan as the new Pastor of two beautiful parishes on the North Shore: Saint Paul’s Church in Hamilton and Our Lady of Hope Church in Ipswich. His new assignment will commenceon June 1st.
Needless to say, this will be a major loss for all of us here in Dover/Sherborn as we have loved Fr. Brogan being here over the past year and a half. His homilies, his relatability, and yes, even his sense of humor have helped to build and re-build our faith communities at Most Precious Blood & St. Theresa’s Parishes. His presence, dedication, conscientiousness and wit – manifested in a multitude of ways – have continually blessed our parishes with the love of Christ.
As you know, Fr. Brogan came to us after serving in St. John’s/St. Paul’s Parishes in Wellesley. He has served in a number of parishes including St. Catherine’s Parish in Norwood, St. Brigid/Gate of Heaven Parishes in South Boston, and St. Michael’s Parish in North Andover.
After becoming a priest he also became a clinical psychologist after completing his Doctorate in Psychology at William James here in Metro West Boston. After training at such facilities as the Veterans AffairsHospital in Bedford he entered into a postdoctoral fellowship at Human Relation Services in Wellesley where he served students at Babson College as well as a host of other populations throughout his training whilst residing at St. James Parish in Boston. Post licensure he then became Clinical Director of the Wellness Center at St. Mary’s University in Minneapolis & Winona, Minnesota.
All of his professional, ecclesiastical and personal life experiences were brought to bear on our parishes, which have benefitted so many in such a relatively short period of time. I know he takes Dover/Sherborn with him as he embarks to serve Christ’s people in Hamilton, Ipswich and Wenham on the North Shore.
Please join us to thank, celebrate, and to wish Fr. Brogan all the best when he says his final Mass with us followed by a Farewell Reception.
Father Blaney
SUNDAY, MAY 21st at St. Theresa’s Church 10:30am Fr. Brogan’s Final Mass 11:30am Farewell Reception for Fr. Brogan