Bishop Joseph Martino got a lot of attention Monday when he announced his retirement as head of the Diocese of Scranton. His second in command is also retiring. Bishop John Dougherty served for 14 years as auxiliary bishop of Scranton.

Bishop Dougherty sat quietly on Monday at the news conference announcing that he and Bishop Martino were retiring. He let others do the talking which was fitting after 14 years as second in command in the diocese.

"I was assistant to the bishop of the diocese and my job was to serve him and I hope I did it well," said Bishop Dougherty.

Bishop Dougherty was described as quiet and humble when he was installed as auxiliary bishop in 1995, a Scranton native put in a high role in his home diocese. He was never in the spotlight but he did much behind the scenes.

"I'm very, very grateful to God and I turn to Him every day to tell him how grateful I am. It s all His gift, none of this comes from myself," added Bishop Dougherty.

As he reflects on his career now, he knows the diocese has changed. Parishes and schools have closed and there are fewer priests.

"We cut back in order to grow and I think that's where we're at. It's like a bush. If you really want it to prosper, you have to cut back sometimes. I believe that's going to happen."

But Bishop Dougherty said many things haven't changed since he was ordained bishop, and a priest long before that.

"I also see, just as a child, the faithful at mass, the faithful receiving the sacraments and the faithful being kind to each other. That's rather beautiful."

Though retired, he will stay in the diocese and hopes to help whoever is named the next bishop.

"There's all sorts of things that I'll be quite busy with, I hope to be busy withÂ…I'm not just going fishing."