The Holy Spirit moves through Father Richard who cares about the body of Christ. He leads his flock with Grace.
– Mary G.
Fr. Richard was very important to our family to find a parish after moving into the area.We connected to him, his homilies and his mission. His love of celebrating Mass is missed. Vivat Jesus!
-Robert D.
Father Richard came into our lives as my husband was dying of melanoma, slowly losing the ability to move as the disease moved across his brain. Father Richard brought him hope and solace. My husband always had a great sense of humor, and Father’s care and prayer brought back some of the laughter in His life, even,as his motor skills deteriorated. Father is a blessed priest, and the church will be more like Jesus when he returns to caring for the people of God. The Catholic Church in Ft Worth and many other places, has lost its way as members of the hierarchy ignore the teaching of our Lord. It is disgusting to see a hierarchy ignore the truth and punish those who speak the word of God.
-Anonymous
Fr. Richard is a great priest who helped me immensely during a very difficult time in my life. I was very disappointed to see him leave the greater Wichita Falls area,but was happy for him to have the opportunity to help found a new parish and school in Prosper (and in fact provided him with solid Catholic books on church architecture to help him in this task). It saddens me greatly to see him suspended as pastor of St. Martin de Porres.
-Justin T.
Father Richard had me hooked the first homily that I heard from him. He made me want to come to mass so I could learn more about how to be a better Catholic. He was very implemental in my spiritual growth!
-Alex S.
Fr. Richard made me want to come back into the church.
-Anonymous
Father Richard had an enormous impact on our lives. We had searched for a church where we felt at home. The first time we came to SMdP and met Father Richard, we felt so blessed. Our hearts are broken.
-Cherry B.
He is a very special person to my husband and I. He married us. He inspired us he was always a pleasure to listen to his homilies and enjoyed his support and love for his church and Jesus.
-Jody W.
Father Richard, was my Priest during my divorce, annulment, and even drove back to Denton,after being transferred to Wichita Falls, to marry us. He is a great Priest.Our Church needs good priests and he is one.
-Wade W.
The truth must prevail. Fr. Richard is a godly man who has brought many to Christ.
-Dayna G.
Father Richard is a very spiritual priest. When Father Richard was at St. Paul, my teenage son would serve 7:30 am Mass because he thought the world of Father Richard.
-Diane C.
We need great priests and Fr Richard is one of the best.
-Anonymous
I support Father Richard 100%
– Oscar T.
Father Richard, in my experience, is an excellent priest who is able to preach in such a way as to bring the good news to the people in a very relatable way. We we’re sorry to lose him when he was transferred from our parish. He is kind, caring,thoughtful, and down to earth.
-Marguerite S.
I worked with Father Richard on the Building Committee and found him to be a dedicated, faith inducing Pastor.
–Richard W.
Father Richard Kirkham has been a big part of my life. He was there for my difficult battle of me going through my divorce. He has been a brother and father figure to me. He is the one person that I can understand his homilies and they are educational to me. A very personable person, loving, understanding Priest. I miss him dearly hope that he can be reinstated back to the Catholic Church.
-Anonymous
As a cradle Catholic, I have encountered a lot of priests throughout my journey of faith. Father Richard, without a doubt, has been one of the most holy, influential,dedicated, enlightening, and engaging priests I have ever met. He was a radiant reflection of God’s light and love, and because of that, his congregation and parishioners were hungry to grow deeper in their faith. He was truly feeding the flock with the Word and the Holy Spirit, and guided all those who crossed his path to become stronger and luminous disciples of Christ. It’s baffling tome that during this time of scandal in the Catholic Church, that a Bishop would remove a priest that could (if ever allowed) bring healing, understanding, and strength to the faithful, especially to those who are lost, hurting, and angry.
-Stephanie B.
He baptized 2 of my grandsons. He is what the church needs for our young families.
-Todd A.
I know Fr Richard is a good man and a good priest. We need more men like him in the priesthood.
-Shirley K.
We need all the moral & dedicated priests we can get. Everyone loves him!!
-Arlene M.
Not only do I consider Fr. Richard a very good priest and pastor, but he is a friend and like a brother to me.
-Francisco R.
Father Richard is the primary reason I joined St. Martin after moving to Texas. His homilies were always scripturally accurate and enlightening at the same time.It was a blessing to attend his Masses.
-Paul E.
Father Richard is a wonderful priest, and I know all of the kids at the school especially miss him. It has really hurt our parish to lose him.
-Kristen N.
Fr. Richard is the reason my family chose St. Martin de Porres. In my opinion he created an environment that drew people back to our faith in a time that the Church is losing members due to mistrust.
–Peter S.
We are devastated that Father Richard is gone. He was such a warm welcoming priest for us when we moved cross country a few years ago. I looked forward to hearing his meaningful words every Sunday and he made us look forward to going to church! My boys think the world of him and we miss him very much.
-Bethe K.
Fr. Richard is a holy, upright, dedicated priest with a love for God, his parish, parishioners and school students unlike any priest I have ever known. Fr. Richard has personally impacted my life, my husband, and our children. He has been a positive influence in the spiritual growth of all us, as well as a source of spiritual comfort and support during my terminal illness. We miss him greatly.
-Anonymous
Wonderful pastor, who has been treated wrongly! We want Father Richard returned to us!
-Diane M.
We need good people leading the Faith.
-Paul M.
We joined St. Martins because of Father Richard Kirkham and the wonderful church community he was building. We need many more priests like him in the Church. Our parish needs him back.
-Anonymous
Fr. Kirkham was inspirational which made me a better Catholic. Now, more than ever, we desperately need decent priests who can enable people to once again feel proud of being a Catholic.
-Mary C.
Father Richard helped us in our marriage preparation and was instrumental in reinvigorating our Catholic faith for my wife and I.
-Andres C.
Fr. Richard is an amazing priest! He created a fantastic church and an even better church family. He needs to be reinstated to his role of our church leader.
-John H.
Without Fr. Richard I believe St. Martin de Porres School and Church cannot achieve its spiritual or financial potential.
-Nancy R.
I think Father Richard will bring many people into the church and those who are in the church will become more involved in the church and be more excited about being a Catholic. Their enthusiasm will reach others and they will want to join us and be part of the family that Father Richard made for us.
-Bonita C.
We have lost a great priest at St. Martin de Porres.
-Elliott V. LLIOTT V
Father Richard brought my excitement back to the faith. I finally became a member of a church again because I loved his messages and how genuine he was when talking to him. I’m holding off my daughter’s baptism until we hopefully get him back.
-Anonymous
It is important to me to keep great priests at our Parishes. I know Fr. Richard and we love him. He is a good shepherd.
-Margarita J.
Father Richard helped my wife convert to Catholicism and has always been a great friend and always brought a great spirit to everyone he is around.
–Anonymous
Father Richard is a wonderful priest. He is humble, kind, holy and down to earth. He made me want to come back to the church after struggling for many years with my frustrations with the Catholic Church. He is one of the good guys.
-Chelsea T.
A leader in this church who impacted so many families and deserves to be reinstated back into the parish he “built”. In a time of crisis in our church FRK is only doing what is right and just, calling out the ones who are a threat to our faith. We need more like FRK. God bless!!
-Anonymous
Father Richard brought me closer to my Catholic Faith and his homilies have had a major impact on my life and entire family. I am a witness to his calling & great gift and his ability to bring people into to our faith and grow it.
-Erwin V.
Father Richard is an excellent priest and servant of God. He deserves to be back at St Martin where he can impact so many other lives the way he has impacted my husband’s and mine.
-Julia B.
He is a wonderful priest and he is very important to our family.
-Lindsey K.
Good priests should not be punished for their good deeds.
-Mary Agnes K.
We need good priests, especially ones who are willing to risk themselves to do the right thing.
-Kelly M.
He is an amazing priest and is missed greatly.
-Chad W.
We love Father Richard & we believe in him. He is a great priest.
-Pat H.
We need Father Richard to keep the Church alive.
-Allan and Elaine T.
How many Fortune 500 executives like Fr. Kirkham apply to the priesthood? A talented, beloved man.
-Anonymous
Fr Richard is a true and faithful servant of the Lord.
–Anonymous
Father Richard was the reason we joined St. Martin and returned to our Catholic faith. He brought joy to each service and inspired so many, including my two young girls. We miss him greatly. I truly feel he always had the best interest of the church, the faith, and others.
-Kristina P.
Father Richard helped my daughter with her reinstatement in the church.
-Cretia B.
I believe the church is in desperate need of good honest and mentality healthy priests and Father Richard is outstanding in all of these areas. We were blessed to have him and we need him back.
-Cynthia R.
Father Richard is the sole reason we left our previous church and became active parishioners at St. Martin de Porres. His genuine care for the parishioners, getting to know us by name and learn about us. His homilies that were insightful, thought provoking and with a personal touch that made everyone interested to hear what was said and try to put in practice the things that were in that week’s readings. We are heartbroken that he is no longer able to lead and guide us in our faith path.
-Catherine H.
Fr Richard’s demeanor and interaction with the parishioners is why we switched from St Francis. His sermons were very relatable and made you more ready to serve the Lord.
-Anonymous
Father Richard is a good man and a good priest.
-Sophia D.
Father Richard opened my heart to the Mass and especially the Eucharist. I have become a true Catholic again. Return him to me.
-Henry H.
Father Richard Kirkham is the reason we joined St. Martin de Porres. He has brought so much joy to my family. He has restored my faith. I pray for his return.
-Diana D.
My son really misses him. He is a great person and priest. He is very personable and all the kids love him. Please bring him back!!
-Karen B.
I feel in my heart after praying for a very long time Fr Richard came into my family’s lives to make us stronger in our faith. Because of Fr. Richard’s beautiful way of saying why we should become active in church two of my daughters have returned to attending mass every Sunday.
-Anonymous
Fr. Richard is a good priest.
-Jorge H G.
Father Richard is one of the reasons that my family and I remained in the Catholic Church. A true gem — a priest that understands so well how to relate and actually resonate with his congregation.
-Anonymous
Father Richard’s spiritual guidance was what helped me through the darkest time in my life.
-Mary Carolyn L.
Fr. Richard has played a significant part in my husband’s Faith journey. Fr. Richards passion for our Lord and his Parish is truly a gift and a blessing.
-Marcie Y.
Father Richard is one of a kind, never would anyone be able to replace him.
-Sandy G.
He is a good man and a great priest. He cares about his congregation.
-Vaughnie R.
Father Richard is the reason we got to Prosper the mission is not completed. He is a good Priest we have witnessed his good works & we need him back.
-Katey A.
Father Richard is greatly missed.
-Isela R.
Father Richard made our community a home.
-Jeanette A.
Father Richard Kirkham, the founding pastor of St. Martin de Porres Church, is such an integral part of our parish that we feel lost without him. The removal of our good shepherd was a profound loss, and we pray for his return daily. When my husband and I moved to the area in 2017, we attended a large well-established parish in the area. But when we learned about the new church about to open in Prosper, we investigated and found the temporary building on King Road. From the first mass we attended, we could tell that Father Richard has the strength of faith and character to lead a rapidly growing church, and he was the determining factor in our decision to join St. Martin’s by assuring us that we were not only welcome, but needed. My husband and I are active in several areas in the church, including liturgy, music, lectoring, education, and facility maintenance, so it is important to us to be part of a community where we can be useful. There is much work to be done at St. Martin’s, and to our great happiness, Father Richard quickly made us part of his team. As I pray for Father Richard’s return, the image I hold in my mind is him sitting on the steps in front of the alter during Offertory, holding a basket out to the children coming down the aisle toward him, some joyfully running with dollar bills clutched in their hands, some wobbling unsteadily as they hold the hand of an older sibling or parent. Father greets each child with a cloud-busting smile, often by name or fist-bump. It demonstrates his commitment to bring each one of us closer to God.
-Jennifer F.
Father Richard is the reason I am not only back in the church but active in several ministries as well. He was a true shepherd to our flock. We need him back!
-Janis M.
Father Kirkham is a very hard working and caring priest. He was part of the St. Martin de Porres Community, not just our pastor.
-Deborah C.
We love Father Richard and returned to church because of him. Please bring him back!!
-Angie N.
Father Richard is a caring spiritual leader for his flock at St. Martin de Porres.
-Mary Louise M.
Richard is a wonderful priest.
-Victor A.
Father Richard is an amazing priest and an important member of our community.
-Kaleigh G.
We recently moved to Frisco and settled on SMDP Catholic School for our daughter. The one person who made me feel welcome was Father Richard.
-Darren L.
My husband and I have been impressed with Fr. Richard’s homilies every time we visited. He baptized our grandson.
-Linda C.
Father Richard was the main reason we tried and stayed at St Martin de Porres church when we moved here over a year ago. He is a priest who respects his parishioners and has been a terrific leader in establishing a church people are proud to be part of.
– Michele Y.
Father Richard is an amazing Priest and shepherd for the Catholic Church.
-Tracy V.
Fr Richard made a HUGE impact since the first time our family met him.
-Minerva O.
Father Richard has made a tremendous positive impact on my faith. I need him back at St. Martin’s.
-Penny A.
Father Richard is an outstanding pastor who fostered a community spirit of love and faith.
-Shannon G.
Father Richard is a great priest, leader, mentor to our church! He is also so great with the youth! He should be reinstated.
-Rosie W.
Father Richard Kirkham is the reason I returned to the Catholic Church after years away because of the Rudy Koss scandal where children of friends were abused by him. Father Kirkham was the first priest I had met in years who was receptive to the needs of his parishioners and I miss him, his Masses, and his homilies.
-Jane R.
He was a wonderful priest and hope he can come back to St Martin de Porres.
-Rachel P.
Father was such a wonderful priest.
-Kristine K.
Father Richard is the reason we are at St Martins.
-Toni O.
Father Richard is my uncle, he is my mother’s brother. He was the one who helped me build a relationship with God when I was 8 years old. His devotion is to God, the people and spreading the word of Christ. He has a lot more work to do within the Catholic Church and local community, we all need him.
-Hannah H.
While new to St. Martin de Porres, I observed that Father Kirkham’s involvement with the parish and parishioners to be what I’d been searching for in a parish.
-Suzanne A.
Father Richard has been a true shepherd to our parish. The Church needs more priests like him who lead with a servant’s heart while growing his flock spiritually.
-Artie M.
Father Richard made St. Martin feel like home. After coming from many parishes where we felt we were just a number, he made us feel welcomed. He is the only person that finally had my husband willing to convert to Catholicism.
-Michelle I.
Father Kirkham is respected by his parishioners.
-Anonymous
Father Kirkham is an inspiring priest. He grew St. Martin de Porres to what it is today.
-Judy J.
Father Richard makes me want to come to church. He made me appreciate the Catholic Church.
-Noraida M.
We need more priests willing to stand and say “there are sinful priests in our midst!”
-Donna L.
Father related to every parishioner.
-Sandra M.
Father Richard was there for us in times of need. Our children adore and love him very much and I KNOW he feels the same!!
-Eric P.
Fr. Richard brought joy to our parish in a way that invigorated my family. The Catholic Church needs him as a priest.
-Jill S.
Father RICHARD is an exceptional, Godly man.
-Kari H.
Father Richard was one of the reasons my family switched to St. Martin’s. His enthusiasm for the ministry, life experiences and passion for enriching the lives of the congregation both adult and child alike made him very relatable to everyone.
–Megan K.
Father Kirkham belongs back at St. Martin de Porres.
-Greg S.
The loss of Father Richard Kirkham has been devastating to me and to our Church.
-Mary H.
We have been blessed by the leadership of Fr Richard. His absence has left a hole in our spiritual life.
-Kevin and Michelle P.
He is an amazing friend and amazing church leader, nothing saddens me more than to go to church and not see him.
-Matthew S.
My husband and I just moved to Frisco the end of last year and we were evaluating two Catholic Churches. At our age, we were not fond of the idea of a start-up parish but Father Kirkham was most definitely the reason we were drawn to St Martin de Porres.
-Anonymous
After years of being absent from the Church, I met with Father Richard for two hours. After our meeting, I attended church every Sunday.
-Maria M.
We finally found the church that we love with Father Kirkham as Pastor. We are heart-broken with everything that has taken place and can’t understand how a priest who had many signs from God through the years finally answered his calling has been treated so unjustly.
-Tammy E.
Father Richard had a big impact on our family and is an amazing priest. We miss his presence and pray for his return to our parish.
-Jennifer E.
Fr Richard is a vital part of St Martin’s spirituality and heart. As an individual who grew up in the Fort Worth diocese, he is the exact type of priest I want my son to grow up with and learn from. Priests such as, Fr Timothy Thompson, Fr Steve Berg, and many of the Marianist priests and brothers that helped shape me at Nolan – this is the caliber of priests that Fr Richard belongs with. Those that emulate all that is amazing in the human Church on earth.
-Rachel S.
Father Richard is an inspiration and embodies Christ in the Catholic Church.
-Mary L.
Father Richard renewed my faith in the Catholic Church. He struck a chord in my life every week with his homily. Because of Father Richard, I became involved in St. Martin. I would very much like to have Father Richard back as our Pastor.
– Phyllis W.
Father Richard is a wonderful priest that we miss very much.
-Cynthia M.
Father is a GREAT Priest!
-Will H.
We joined St. Martin de Porres BECAUSE of Father Richard Kirkham. Fr. Richard has made a difference in our Catholic life.
-Valerie K.
We need our good and holy Priest returned to us. I want him to preside over my funeral Mass. We love him.
-Darla H.
Fr. Richard has advanced SMdP in all aspects since his short tenure with us. None of us would ever cast doubt about his commitment to the church and to himself.
-William D.
The Catholic Church is a better place with priests like Father Richard! I pray he comes back to the church he built with love and the people who love their faith more because of him!!
-Susan L.
It is so important to have a good shepherd for the flock!!
-Sam G.
Father Richard has provided invaluable spiritual guidance to me and my family. In many ways he has been a blessing to me during one of the most challenging times of my 55 years of life. He is a good man and should be reinstated.
-Pete M.
We chose St. Martin de Porres because of Fr. Richard.
–Anonymous
Father Richard is a great leader for our parish and his message always clear and fresh. He’s the only priest that is not boring in the area, and the reason we registered as a family to St Martin of Porres.
-Gabriel C.
Father Richard is responsible for me being at St. Martin’s and the overall growth of the parish.
-Phyllis W.
I have known Father Richard since he became associate pastor at ICC, Denton, in 2011. He is a man of integrity and has great love for the priesthood and his parishioners.
-Patsy H.
I’m 59 years old. I was baptized as a baby but not raised in the church. When I met Father Richard during his brief time at Immaculate Conception I was inspired to become an active practicing Catholic. I was confirmed by Father Richard, became active in the Church and joined the Knights of Columbus. Without him as a spiritual guide, I don’t think I would have ever embraced the Church.
-Mike B.
Father Richard is the one priest who I could connect with. He was the one who helped me learn more about the Catholic faith and ultimately was the one to baptize me.
-Anonymous
We love Fr. Richard want him back. He makes church a great blessing.
-Patricia C.
Father Kirkham helped make church a priority for our family again. He gave our small children an understanding of God’s love and having him as a mentor and a man to look up to has been a blessing in their life.
-Jillian W.
Father Richard is a man of God who walks the walk. He needs to be back where he belongs.
-Stephanie M.
He is a good priest.
-Geraldine I.
Father Kirkham is the right man to continue to lead our Parish.
-Stephanie P.
I have known Father Richard for almost seven years. He is a faithful Catholic and shepherd. Fr. Richard has led his flock accordingly. To paraphrase the Oath of Fidelity, he holds fast to the deposit of faith in its entirety; he faithfully hands it on and explains it, and he avoids any teachings contrary to it.
-Abigail F.
Father Richard is loved by his parishioners! He is a kind, reverent, and loyal steward of the faith. The Parish, diocese, and the Faith is lessened by his absence!
-Thomas W.
Father Richard has been the best father yet. He explains the gospel like no other father has, and he is the kindest human being I’ve known. The church is not the same without him.
-Estella R.
Father Richard was a big source of inspiration to our family and strengthen our Faith.
-Anonymous
Father Kirkham is a wonderful priest and was a great pastor at St. Martin de Porres.
-Dianne D.
Fr. Kirkham is not only a great priest but a great person. Sitting in at his service, listening to his words is like he knows what I’m going though. But after the service and interacting with Ft. Kirkham is just as meaningful. He’s not only a priest but a friend. With the problems the church is going though at this time the church needs people like Fr. Kirkham leading our church.
-Chris K.
He is loved and missed.
-Mary L.
Fr. Richard is an excellent priest as well as great family friend.
-Mary Ann D.
Father Richard helped unite our family as a whole in our faith and was the reason we decided to join St. Martins school and parish.
-Alycia S.
Father Richard is an inspiring leader vs most Catholic leaders are boring and don’t give a homily that is applicable to real life.
-Jackie S.
I was a member of the parish until we moved. He was a great priest. He made going to church meaningful.
-Jana T.
Father Richard Is the bedrock of our parish, wonderful with the kids and loved by all. He’s a good friend and a wonderful pastor.
-Pat J.
Fr Kirkham is a role model priest who has even brought lapsed Catholics back into the church by his actions and demeanor. It’s a terrible blunder to lose him to our parish and to the priesthood.
-Robert J.
Father Richard changed my life, and helped me find God.
-Francisco G.
He is one of the best priests I have EVER known and this is his calling.
-Sheri Kay B.
Father Richard should still be our pastor.
-Ron H.
Father Richard is the only priest that has ever made my wife feel welcome in the Catholic Church.
-Victor B.
Father Richard Kirkham is the Best Priest I have ever known.
-Beth S.
Father Richard is a wonderful priest who loved God and his parishioners with all his heart. He is a caring priest who listens. He is the reason I left the parish I grew up in. His homilies fill my soul and increased my love of God in a time I was struggling. #MayGodBePraised
-Sata D.
Father Richard is a wonderful priest.
-Sandra E.
Father Richard belongs on the altar. He brings people back to the church and strengthens the rest of us.
-Karen Y.
Father Richard is a great priest. We need good priests in our church. Re-instate him to St. Martin.
-Dan M.
Fr. Richard is the reason I started attending Mass again after a 6+ year hiatus.
–Anonymous
Father Richard is the reason I came to St Martin de Porres.
-Carol M.
He is what made this church a community.
-Fabiola R.
We love Father Richard and need him back
-Julia B.
I moved from a parish where the priests were wonderful but unfortunately their accents were so strong that I spent most of the time during the Homily trying to understand their words and I wasn’t getting anything out of it. I started to get lazy about going to Mass because of this. I found Father Richard at St. Martin de Porres and felt reborn. I’ve started to go to Mass on Saturday evenings and every day during the week. In my heart and mind, Father Richard saved me from leaving the Catholic Church. It’s not that often you find a priest who really speaks to you. We need all the decent priests we can get these days.
-Suzanne G.
Father Richard is an amazing priest. The Light of Christ shines through him. He is a good shepherd and his flock misses him dearly.
-Anonymous
Father Richard has been a wonderful friend and role model to my sons. He stepped up and helped out at Notre Dame Catholic School whenever needed, and was very involved at Midwestern State University as well. He was Very good with the youth, which is why he was chosen by Bishop Olson to move to Prosper and help the school and parish there take off!
-Andrea O.
He is a Shepard and strong defender of my faith.
-Cole E.
Father Richard was with me and my family through the loss of my grandmother, cancer, the celebration of many sacraments, and instantly became a part of our family more than any other priest we have had in our community. When we relocated to the Metroplex, my family couldn’t wait to drive 40 minutes to see Father Richard at St Martins in Prosper.
-Andie D.
He brought me to the Catholic faith.
-Zachary S.
I knew Father Richard when he served at Immaculate Conception in Denton. He was a priest in love with the Lord & his faith. His honesty was one of his best characteristics.
-Anonymous
Father Richard has made a profound impact on my family’s faith and he is a positive leader in our community.
-Eric H.
Father Richard Kirkham means everything to our church and school.
-Kathleen W.
He is the best priest I have ever known.
-Cathy P.
Father Richard is an amazing shepherd to his flock and renews and reenergizes our faith with his passion and homilies. He has a gift and needs to be returned to the school and church.
-Brandon S.
Fr. Richard is a wonderful priest.
-Sharon F.
He is a very good priest and he is very missed.
-Karina R.
Father Richard is the best thing that has ever happened to St. Martin de Porres.
-Carlos U.
He is the best priest my family and I have ever had the pleasure of knowing and learning from.
-Faith S.
Fr. Richard is a good and holy man and needs to return to shepherd his flock. He has had a profound influence on our children and so many other people in the St. Martin de Porres Parish. May God be praised!
-Connie C.
I have never seen a priest more proud of his parish, church and school. SMdP was so welcoming when we moved across the country. And that welcoming atmosphere was a direct result of Fr. Richard’s efforts!
-Cara B.
Our family loves Fr. Richard and want him back as our priest. We are praying consistently for his return.
-Nicholas C.
We need good priests more than ever. We have lost a great priest in Father Kirkham.
-Kathy O.
Father Richard is a good priest that has the Holy Spirit working through him.
–Amanda C.
Father Richard is a wonderful priest. His homilies are so relevant to everyday life and full of Bible teachings. He made it a joy to attend Mass and work in the church ministries. We need him back at St. Martin.
-Joann M.
As a start up parish we’ve had to make do with lots of used and leftover things. Second hand or not-quite-right was always fine enough. But on that Easter that Father Richard was so happy to finally purchase a new big beautiful Easter candle and gold stand for our parish, he was so proud. He talked about wanting to take beautiful photos of it when it he opened up the box at his house. First, he set it up by the fireplace and took photos. Then, I think by staircase. He moved it around into better light with better backgrounds. All tall and statuesque. He likened it to proud parents on prom day. Posing something so pretty (and expensive) with pride. And likewise, it marked a sort of milestone. A big growth moment for our parish. He was finally the proud papa of our very own beautiful Easter candle!
Courtney L.
This is story that brought the “normal human” side of the priesthood to me. And I was so happy for FRK that he could experience such a proud papa moment that we parents get to cherish.
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.” -1 Corinthians 13:4-6