Overview

• Father Pat Brennan officially stepped down as parish priest at Holy Family Catholic Church this week.
• In July’s newsletter, Brennan published a poem titled “Not I Lord Surely!” blaming “the righteous, the clique, the worthy” for driving away newcomers.
• The poem gained wider attention after parishioner Maura Murray-Reeves shared it on social media, prompting public defense of Brennan and criticism of the dissenting few.
• The Diocese of Birmingham’s new parish clustering plan keeps Brennan at Bulkington and Bedworth and introduces Father Charles Miller to Coventry at the end of July.
• Brennan said he was proud of church restoration efforts and grateful for supportive congregants even as a vocal minority influenced his decision to leave.