September 21, 2019

310 E Gulf Dr

Sanibel, FL 33957

 

Bishop Frank Dewane Diocese of Venice

1000 Pinebrook Rd.

Venice, FL 34285

 

Most Reverend Bishop:

 

Praise the Lord! It is so uplifting to see that you have finally come to your senses and removed Father Joseph Gates from St Isabel. As you said in your letter, this has been a very difficult assignment for Father Gates. I hope that leaving Father Gates in this difficult assignment for over two years did not create his drinking problem. I’m sure you would find that difficult to live with on your conscience.

In considering other assignments for Father Gates, I do not believe he is ready to be a parish priest. You might want to assign him  to  the  retreat center so he can continue the wonderful relationship he has with John Temporiti.

While you are trying to restore St Isabel (increase your coffers) you should remove Khristy Scheer and Kim Scott from the payroll. These two ladies have spent the last two years being mean to the parishioners, spying on them, treating them rudely and with disdain. We need a clean sweep of the people at St Isabel who only looked out for their own personal interest

My best wishes to you

Sincerely

Michael DiCorpo

October 21, 2019

Mr. Michael DiCorpo

310 E. Gulf Drive

Sanibel, FL 33957

 

Dear Mr. DiCorpo,

With gratitude for your thoughtfulness, I acknowledge receipt of your letter of September 21, 2019, regarding St. Isabel Parish. Thank you for taking the time to write!

It was truly a pleasure to read your correspondence. Indeed, your kindness and generosity overflow. In your benevolence, it is hoped that you will remember Father Gates and Father Martin in your prayers.

I take this opportunity to extend to you the assurances of my continued consideration, as well as my prayers.

Bishop Frank Dewane

Diocese of Venice in Florida

FJD/mm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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