"This is our own little closure," he told parishioners, who had found out only days earlier that the church would close today after the 11 a.m. Mass.

Decidedly high church, he told parishioners that he was intent on bringing things down from the mountain.

His mistake, he now says, was not telling parishioners.

The settlement had been reached weeks ago, although the church waited until the claimants' lawyers announced it before telling parishioners.

Bishop Matrice told parishioners the cardinal was appreciative of the support he had received from them during his illness and recovery.

Nor did it tell pastors or parishioners about them, the report said.

At a congregational recovery meeting three days after the shooting, Boyd told parishioners they "will not be governed by fear."

Officials with the diocese told parishioners at St. Elizabeth's that he remains a priest in good standing.

"I don't think the mediator should say which side was being tougher," he told parishioners.

He often told parishioners: "Salvation is by Grace only.