The Chapter was also tasked to make numerous decisions with the most significant being the unanimous passing of Postulum (G-18) which commits the Baltimore Province to becoming a new unit with the Provinces of Denver, Mexico, and Extra-Patriam as a Vice-Province.
He had significant impact on the greater Church through his nearly 40 years of service on the tribunals of the Dioceses of Stockton, Monterey and Reno.
On January 17, 2024, Father Piedra’s 25th anniversary of ministry at the Basilica was celebrated with a special Eucharist and reception. The anniversary coincided with his 90th birthday.