This is Bittersweet

In a personal note from His Grace to us, the seminarians of St. Louis, Archbishop Burke let us know that he has been appointed by His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, to go to Rome.... This is good news for Burke-- but really sad news for me. I love the man and he has been a true father to me. He has been a real light in my life and in the life of the church here in St. Louis-- not to mention the Church as a whole.

Now is the chance for the local media to get their last digs in on him. I pray that the Holy Spirit sends us another faithful and holy man, a strong man, and a good father....

"Do you promise obedience to me and to my successors...?"

Yes, Your Grace. Yes.