Taip pat ir tau!
Why risk my life and travel into St. Anthony's territory? To be taught and led spiritually by the most outstanding priest I know, that's why! And I didn't just drive across town - I drove 140 miles every Wednesday for four months and it was worth every mile, minute, and penny.
I have a question for those of you who refuse to give Father even one ounce of credit. Even if, in your estimation, he has spent too much of your parish money, what will you have to show for your loss if you run him out of town? Your parish will be priestless again and then what? At least with him there your parish is active and attracting people from near and far. This can only benefit your parish, right?
Right now, you are so incredibly blessed to have a priest of Father's caliber in your parish. He is a walking encyclopedia of Catholicism. Take advantage of the goldmine you have at St. Anthony's! I have even read about your parish in a national Catholic publication because of the orthodox Mass that is celebrated there by Father Stravinskas.