Father White is also in talks with Regina Cleri resident Father James Broderick, who has expressed interest in teaching a bible study course in Sacred Scripture at the parish.
Father Broderick is planning on starting his course in the New Testament, and has a goal of not only teaching on the Scriptures themselves, but also on their historical context.
"There is an underlying element that people haven't been exposed to, the history of the Gospel, the history of the times in which Jesus lived, the geography of the place in which he lived. All of these things are important towards a better understand of what it was like (when Jesus lived)," said Father Broderick.
Collaboration between Regina Cleri and St. Joseph Parish is nothing new, as the retired priests "have come and assisted sacramentally at St. Joseph's for years," including celebrating Mass, said Father White.
Yet, he said, the new efforts being made is forming their previous connection into something that is "truly a relationship."
"It's nice to see the priests mingling with the parishioners... The priests at Regina are really wonderful, charming folks, and the people really appreciate them," said Father White.
The retired priests are enjoying the new collaborative efforts as well, as more and more have been attending events held by the parish.
The parishioners "remind them of their days as pastor, or their days of running programs," said Gust, noting that these new efforts are not "something we're not looking to just do for the fall."
"This is going to be continual," he said.