Priests celebrating Jubilees and anniversaries from 25 to 70 years
2017 Jubilees in Priesthood
Cardinal-Jubilarian: Vocation Is Lifelong Response to a Call
At a Mass commemorating the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood, Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington, D.C., expressed thanks to God for his vocation, and he encouraged Catholics to open their hearts to hearing and responding to God’s call in their lives.
Vincentian’s 25th Anniversary
Father Patrick Flanagan, C.M., who grew up in St. Frances de Chantal parish, Wantagh, L.I., attending the parochial school there; Holy Trinity Diocesan H.S., Hicksville; Niagara University; Mary Immaculate Seminary, Northampton, Pa.; and Immaculate Conception Seminary, Huntington.
Silver Jubilarian Celebrates With a Day at the Ballpark
Father Joseph G. Fonti decided to celebrate his 25th anniversary of ordination with a day out at the ballpark.
Six Priests of Diocese Are Celebrating Their 25th Years of Ministry
Six diocesan priests are celebrating their 25th years in the priesthood. Here are brief biographies of each and their plans for jubilee celebrations:
Marking 60th Years of Ministry
Four diocesan priests and one member of a religious order are observing their 60th anniversary of ordination.
Fr. Nolan was Ordained 70 Years Ago
Father Joseph M. Nolan, a senior priest at Bishop Mugavero Residence, Douglaston, is marking his 70th year as a priest of the Brooklyn Diocese.
Priests Celebrating 65 Years in the Priesthood
Two diocesan priests and two members of the Passionist Order are celebrating their 65th anniversaries of priesthood this year.
Five Diocesan Priests Mark Golden Jubilees
All five diocesan priests celebrating their 50th anniversaries of ordination were ordained May 27, 1967 by Archbishop Bryan J. McEntegart at St. James Pro-Cathedral, Downtown Brooklyn.