Our Jubilarians

19 Jun

“The soul of one who serves God always swims in joy, always keeps holiday, is always in her palace of jubilation, ever singing with fresh ardor and fresh pleasure a new song of joy and love.”  ~ John of the Cross

This afternoon, we celebrate our annual Priests Jubilee Mass.  This is a special occasion to honor those in our presbyterate who have finished a certain number of years.  Congratulations to the following on their special anniversary years:

25 Years 
Most Reverend Robert J. McClory – May 22, 1999
Reverend Andrzej Gbur, OCD – May 15, 1999

30 Years
Reverend Patrick J. Kalich – June 4, 1994
Reverend Jon J. Plavcan – June 4, 1994

35 Years
Reverend Kevin P. McCarthy – June 10, 1989

40 Years
Reverend Paul Quanz – April 28, 1984
Reverend Martin J. Dobrzynski – May 19, 1984

45 Years
Reverend Keith McClellan – April 29, 1979

50 Years
Reverend George Schopp – May 8, 1974
Reverend Charles W. Niblick – September 21, 1974
Reverend Derrick F. Dudash – September 21, 1974

55 Years
Reverend J. Patrick Gaza – December 20, 1968
Reverend John V. Scott – May 16, 1969

64 Years
Reverend Gerald A. Sroka – August 13, 1960

66 Years
Reverend Dennis J. Blaney – May 31, 1958

67 Years
Reverend James A. Coriden – December 15, 1957

69 Years
Reverend Alphonse Skerl – May 3, 1955

71 Years
Monsignor Joseph F. Semancik – May 1, 1953

FAITH ACTION:  Pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and religious life.  Pray, as well, for our priests — especially our jubilarians — that God bless them in their ministries.