St. Thomas More parishioners are invited to come together Thursday night and discuss the future of the church.
has invited its members to attend a gathering at 7:30 pm. Thursday, coordinated by the Diocese of Rockville Center, to share their thoughts on what they are looking for in a new leader.
Rev. Monsignor Francis Midura, late father of St. Thomas More, died on July 30. He had lead the large Roman Catholic congregation for more than nine years.
Midura had dedicated his life to serving the local community, as leader of St. Thomas More and fire chaplain with the Hauppauge Fire Department.
to the father's sudden passing, which sent ripples through the surrounding communities. He is remembered for being a "wonderful community leader" with a "great" and "quirky" sense of humor.