The silver jubilee of priestly ordination is a notable occasion for the priest himself, his family and friends, and those entrusted to his priestly care. It is not usually noted in a national Catholic newspaper, but then very few things about Father Roger Landry are entirely usual.
Herewith, then, salutations and congratulations from me, for I count Father Roger as one of my longtime and closest friends, and on the expectation that his readers here in the National Catholic Register will join me in giving thanks to God for his priestly ministry.
Father Roger will mark the anniversary - June 26, 1999, was his ordination day - in a way that no other priest has ever marked a silver jubilee: He will be at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish in Pickerington, Ohio. That clearly is Providential, as Father Roger is the chaplain for the Seton Route Eucharistic Pilgrimage, now on its 40th day, making its way from New Haven, Connecticut, to Indianapolis as part of the National Eucharistic Revival. The local pastor in Pickerington, Father Leo Connolly, and the parish will generously host a reception for Father Roger at the end of a busy day of Eucharistic devotions. Bishop Earl Fernandes of Columbus will be on hand, as well.
Full story at: www.ncregister.com/commentari...
25 июн 2024
