It was a little over six years ago that the Rev. Robert Dressler arrived as pastor at St. Ann Catholic Church, Lansford, succeeding the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Thomas Hoban. Now it was Father Dressler saying his farewell to the parish "I have grown to love."

He was greeted and bid goodbye by members of the congregation and the many friends he made during his tenure. It was a tearful goodbye to someone to whom they have become quite attached.Father Dressler leaves on Tuesday for his new assignment in our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, Allentown.