Honoring jubilarian priests, religious for their service to God and the Catholic Church
Bishop Richard G. Henning gathers with those priests in attendance from the overall group celebrating milestone anniversaries this year during Priest Study Day on May 20 at the Crowne Plaza, Warwick. The entire slate of jubilarians honored is as follows: 25 Years: Rev. João Bapista Barros, CSSp; Rev. John C. Codega; Rev. Jared J. Costanza; Rev. Antony Jeya Siluvai Rayan; Rev. Mark A. Sauriol; Rev. Michael J. Woolley. 40 Years: Rev. Peter J. Gower. 50 Years: Rev. John E. Abreu; Rev. Ernest H. Berthelette; Rev. Maurice L. Brindamour; Rev. Edward S. Cardente; Rev. John T. McNulty; Rev. Robert A. Rochon; Rev. Richard A. Valentine. 55 Years: Rev. Boguslaw T. Gibowski; Rev. Bernard O’Reilly; Rev. David Ricard; Rev. Msgr. Richard D. Sheahan. 60 Years: Rev. Jose Q. dosReis; Rev. John D. Dreher; Rev. John L. Lavin. 65 Years: Rev. Raymond F. Collins; Rev. D. Bryan Finerty; Rev. Eugene R. Lessard; Rev. Francis W. O’Hara. 70 Years: Most Rev. Louis E. Gelineau D.D., J.C.L., S.T.L.
Photo: Laura Kilgus
Bishop Henning celebrated Mass for this year’s religious jubilarians at St. Philip Church, Greenville, on April 14, presenting each of the honorees with a gift. Of the approximately 45 jubilarians honored this year, 22 were in attendance, with 75 years being the longest service recognized. A luncheon followed in the parish center.