FATHER Patsy Foley has been bombarded by malicious gossip and unsigned letters, ordered about and told what he can and cannot do since he arrived to take over a very difficult job when we were left high and dry (Daily Echo, June 21).

We have two well-built churches but I think we would be better with one as we only have one priest.

That said, it's up to Father Patsy and the Bishop. Also in my opinion the numbers have increased rather than decreased since Father Ray Lyons gave up.

MRS K KETLEY, Dibden Purlieu.