Please see the attached letter from the Diocesan Chancery regarding the granting of retirement to our long-time ruling bishop, Archbishop Alypy here:

http://stvladimiraami.org/pamphlets/arc ... -02-16.pdf

As Archbishop Alypy's health deteriorates this will allow him to concentrate more on preparing for his departure to the next life and be concerned less with the day to day operations of the diocese. Please contact Fr. Gregory with questions.