50 Years - Catholic Star Herald

Jubilarians
2012
MAY 11, 2012
50 Years
Rev. Lewis
A. Battisti
Born: 5/19/36
Education: Christ the King
Seminary, St. Bonaventure, NY
Ordination: 4/14/62, Camden
Ordaining Prelate: Most Rev.
Celestine J. Damiano
Assignments: Blessed Sacrament, Margate;
Principal, Vice Principal, Faculty, Holy Spirit High
School, Absecon; Chaplain, Our Lady’s Residence,
Pleasantville
Retired: 6/15/06
Rev. Stephen
Carey
Born: 12/26/38
Education: St. Kieran
Seminary, Kilkenny, Ireland
Ordination: 6/3/62, Kilkenny,
Ireland
Ordaining Prelate: Most Rev.
Dr. Dunne
Assignments: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Berlin; St.
Edward, Pine Hill; Sacred Heart, Mt. Ephraim; St.
Joseph, Sea Isle City; Youth Ministry
Retired: 12/27/08
Rev. Msgr.
Joseph
Patrick
Herron
Born: 10/23/33
Education: Catholic
University, Washington, D.C.;
Immaculate Conception, Darlington, NJ
Ordination: 5/19/62, Camden
Ordaining Prelate: Most Rev. Celestine J. Damiano
Assignments: St. Matthew, National Park; St. Peter,
Merchantville; St. Francis Cabrini, Ocean City;
Epiphany, Longport; Gloucester Catholic High
School; Vicar for Administration, Diocese of Camden;
Vicar for Health Affairs, Diocese of Camden
Retired: 6/16/03
2012
A SUPPLEMENT
Rev. Edward
D. Lyons
Born: 1/2/32
Education: Christ the King
Seminary, St. Bonaventure, NY
Ordination: 4/14/62, Camden
Ordaining Prelate: Most Rev.
Celestine J. Damiano
Assignments: Our Lady of the Angels, Cape May
Court House; Faculty, Holy Spirit High School,
Absecon; Liturgical Commission
Retired: 6/16/03
Rev. Msgr.
Martin J.
Mannion
Born: 12/11/37
Education: St. Patrick
Seminary, Carlow, Ireland
Ordination: 6/9/62, Carlow,
Ireland
Ordaining Prelate: Most Rev. Thomas Keogh
Assignments: St. John, Collingswood; St.
Bartholomew, Camden; St. Joan of Arc, Camden; St.
Edward, Pine Hill; Cathedral of the Immaculate
Conception, Camden; Faculty, Camden Catholic
High School; Guidance Director, Sacred Heart High
School, Vineland
Retired: 8/31/10
Rev. Msgr.
William
Quinn
Born: 12/16/36
Education: LaSalle University,
Philadelphia; St. Patrick,
Carlow, Ireland
Ordination: 6/9/62, Carlow, Ireland
Ordaining Prelate: Most Rev. Thomas Keogh
Assignments: St. John of God, North Cape May; St.
Ann, Wildwood; St. Paul, Stone Harbor; Faculty,
Camden Catholic High School; Executive Director,
Marian Commission
Retired: 12/16/09
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TO THE
CATHOLIC STAR HERALD
Rev. Msgr.
Russell L.
Rock
Born: 2/14/37
Education: St. John’s
Seminary, Little Rock, Ariz.;
Villanova University,
Philadelphia
Ordination: 4/8/62, San Francisco, Calif.
Ordaining Prelate: Most Rev. Merlin Guilfoyle
Assignments: St. Maria Goretti, Runnemede;
Principal, St. Joseph High School, Camden;
Principal, Paul VI High School, Haddon Township;
Vice Principal, Acting Principal, Gloucester Catholic
High School
Retired: 5/1/10
Rev. Joseph
P. Rush
Born: 10/5/35
Education: Niagara
University, Niagara, NY; Our
Lady of the Angels, Albany,
NY
Ordination: 5/19/62, Camden
Ordaining Prelate: Most Rev. Celestine J. Damiano
Assignments: St. Anthony of Padua, Hammonton;
Our Lady of Victories, Landisville; St. Teresa,
Runnemede; Assumption, Pomona; St. Edward, Pine
Hill; Wildwood Catholic; Cathedral Academy; Holy
Spirit High School, Absecon; St. James High School,
Carneys Point
Retired: 10/5/05
Rev. William
F. Ryan
Born: 1/4/36
Education: Villanova
University, Villanova
Ordination: 5/19/62, Camden
Ordaining Prelate: Most Rev.
Celestine J. Damiano
Assignments: Annunciation, Bellmawr; St.
Raymond, Villas; St. Patrick, Woodbury; VicePrincipal, Wildwood Catholic High School; Faculty,
Holy Spirit High School, Absecon; Faculty, St.
Joseph High School, Hammonton
Retired: 1/4/06
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Jubilarians
MAY 11, 2012
"Teach me good discernment and knowledge, for in your commands I trust."
Psalms 119:66
Rev. Msgr. William Brennan
and the parishioners of
Christ the King Parish
Haddonfield, New Jersey
Congratulate
REVEREND MALCOLM C. MACLEOD, M.SS.CC
REVEREND EDWARD F. NAMIOTKA
REVEREND JAMES P. RUSH
REVEREND LEWIS A. BATTISTI
REVEREND EDWARD D. LYONS
REVEREND JOSEPH P. RUSH
On behalf of our students, families, faculties and administrations,
Thank You for your leadership and spiritual guidance.
Your loyalty and commitment to Catholic Education has made a tremendous
difference in the lives of thousands of young people and families in our community.
ASSUMPTION REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
(609) 652-7134
www.arcsgalloway.org
the priests of our Diocese
as they celebrate their
Jubilee Year.
Thank you for your years
of service and dedication.
Ad Multos
Annos!
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The Parishioners
of
Saint Maximilian
Kolbe Parish
The Priests, Deacon, Sisters and
Parish Family of
St. Peter Church
Merchantville
OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL
(609) 345-0648
www.olssparish.com
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL REGIONAL SCHOOL
(609) 625-1565
www.svdprs.com
SAINT JOSEPH REGIONAL SCHOOL
(609) 927-2228
www.sjrs.org
Extend heartfelt congratulations and
sentiments of gratitude to
Father David Vincent Minniti
on the celebration of the 40th Anniversary
of his Ordination to the Sacred Priesthood
Thank you for dedicating your Priestly Life
to the spiritual welfare of the people
in the Diocese of Camden!
Thanks for the
Memories
Father Joseph
P. Rush
and
HOLY SPIRIT HIGH SCHOOL
(609) 646-3000
www.holyspirithighschool.com
Congratulations
on 50 years a priest.
With love,
Vickie, Mary and Gen
(Mary House, Assumption, Pomona)
Jubilarians
MAY 11, 2012
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40 Years
Rev. Francis
J. Blood,
OSFS
Born: 6/28/38
Education: DeSales School of
Theology, Washington, D.C.
Ordination: 5/27/72,
Philadelphia
Ordaining Prelate: Most Rev. Martin Lohmuller
Assignments: Cathedral of the Immaculate
Conception, Camden; Chaplain, Cooper Medical
Center, Camden
School, Vineland; Director, Office of Worship;
Director, Liturgical Commission; Vicar General
Rev. Msgr.
Michael T.
Mannion
Born: 12/5/46
Education: Immaculate
Conception, Darlington, NJ
Ordination: 5/20/72, Vineland
Ordaining Prelate: Most Rev. George H. Guilfoyle
Assignments: St. Raymond, Villas; St. Isidore,
Vineland; Sacred Heart, Vineland; Christ the Good
Shepherd, Vineland; Rector, Sacred Heart High
Memorial Hospital, Woodbury; Chaplain, West
Jersey Hospital, Berlin; Catholic Charities
Retired: 2/1/09
Rev. David Minniti
Born: 9/12/45
Education: North American
College, Rome
Ordination: 12/17/71, Rome,
Italy
Ordaining Prelate: Most Rev. James Hickey
Assignments: Rector, Cathedral of the Immaculate
Conception, Camden; Director, Community
Relations; Associate Director, Office of Youth
Ministry; Campus Minister, Newman Center,
Glassboro State College; Coordinator, Discovery
Retreat Program; Spiritual Director, St. Pius X
Spiritual Life Center, Blackwood
Rev. Msgr.
John H.
Burton
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Rev. Joseph
S. Messina
Born: 2/26/39
Education: Pope John XXIII
National Seminary, Weston,
Mass.
Ordination: 5/17/72,
Somerdale
Ordaining Prelate: Most Rev. George H. Guilfoyle
Assignments: St. Mary, Gloucester; Chaplain, West
Jersey Hospital, Voorhees; Chaplain, Underwood
Born: 7/31/43
Education: St. Mary’s
College, Kentucky; Catholic
Seminary, Indianapolis, IN
Ordination: 5/27/72, Indiana
Ordaining Prelate: Most Rev.
Raymond J. Gallagher
Assignments: St. Joseph,
Swedesboro; St. Vincent de
Paul, Mays Landing; Our Lady
of Grace, Somerdale; St. Catherine of Siena, Clayton;
Corpus Christi, Carneys Point; St. Mary Magdalen,
Millville; Queen of Angels, Landisville
Retired: 8/1/09
Rev. James
P. Rush
Born: 9/20/45
Education: Christ the King, St.
Bonaventure, Olean, NY
Ordination: 5/19/72,
Gibbsboro
Ordaining Prelate: Most Rev.
George H. Guilfoyle
Assignments: St. Joan of Arc, Camden; Immaculate
Conception, Bridgeton; Blessed Sacrament, Margate;
Holy Trinity, Margate
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Msgr. John Frey & the Parishioners
of
St. Brendan the Navigator Parish
Congratulate
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Rev. George Riley, O.S.A., Assistant to President, Villanova University
50 years helping weekends in the Diocese of Camden
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Jubilarians
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St. Mary School and
St. Padre Pio Parish congratulates…
MAY 11, 2012
Congratulations and thanks to
our Chaplain
Msgr. Michael Mannion
On the 40th anniversary of your
ordination
From the men and women of
the Gloucester township
police department
Dedicated to service – Committed to Excellence
Reverend Peter Saporito
on his 35th Year
Reverend Monsignor Burton on his 40th Year
Reverend Edward Namiotka on his 25th Year
and all other Jubilarians for their dedication and service.
Co ng r atu l ati on s
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on your 4 0
Anniversary
of Priesthood
St. Padre Pio Parish
4680 Dante Avenue
Vineland, NJ 08361
856-691-7526
www.pppnj.org
In Appreciation for Your Priestly
Service on the 40th Anniversary of
Your Ordination
God has called you to a special
vocation, which you live with
reverence, kindness, and joy.
Thank you for your pastoral service
to the people of God, which brings
God's hope to a troubled world. May
Christ in his Sacred Heart refresh
your priestly zeal and reward you
with many happy years!
SAINT MARY
SCHOOL
St. Mary School
735 Union Road
Vineland, NJ 08360
856-692-8537
www.smrschool.org
Msgr. M ich ael T.
Man n ion
Your faithful ministry to the people of God is inspiring. May you be
blessed with health and happiness all the days of your life.
Congratulations!
Friends of the Spiritual Ministry of Hope and Healing
PAUL V I H IGH S CHOOL
congratulates Monsignor Russell L. Rock
on his Golden Jubilee.
The Paul VI family gratefully acknowledges Monsignor Rock’s
leadership, service and dedication to our high school.
St. John’s Church, Collingswood
Holy Saviour Church, Westmont
901 Hopkins Road • Haddonfield, NJ
856.858.4900 • www.pvihs.org
excellence
And The Parishioners
responsibility
Rev. John D. Bohrer
freedom
Congratulations and God Bless
Monsignor M. Joseph Mannion on
the 50th Jubilee of his Ordination.
We send our love, prayers, and
sincere appreciation for your
ministry and service to our Parish.
Jubilarians
MAY 11, 2012
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CATHOLIC STAR HERALD — S5
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Happy 40
Anniversary
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Father David Minniti
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Happy 25
Anniversary
Msgr. Louis A. Marucci
From your Loving Brother and Uncle
Father Anthony L Minniti
(42 years)
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Rev. Edward
C. Wade
Born: 7/9/38
Education: St. Francis
Seminary, Loretto, Pa.
Ordination: 5/16/72,
Narberth, PA
Ordaining Prelate: Most Rev.
George H. Guilfoyle
Assignments: Spanish Apostolate; St. Nicholas, Egg
Harbor; Holy Spirit, Atlantic City; St. Francis de
Sales, Barrington
Retired: 7/9/08
25 Years
Rev. George
Donkor Tang
Born: 7/15/1954
Education: St. Peter’s
Regional Seminary, Pedu-Cape
Coast, West Africa
Ordination: 7/25/87, West
Africa
Ordaining Prelate: Most Rev. James K. Owusu
Jubilarians
MAY 11, 2012
Assignments: St. Thomas More, Cherry Hill;
Chaplain, Virtua West Jersey Hospital, Voorhees
Retreat House, Blackwood; Director, Development
Office
Rev. Malcolm
C. MacLeod,
M.SS.CC
Rev. Edward
F. Namiotka
Born: 8/26/54
Education: Holy Apostle
Seminary, Cromwell, CT
Ordination: 6/27/87, Camden
Ordaining Prelate: Most Rev. James A. Schad
Assignments: Delegate of the Superior General in
United States, Villa Pieta, Linwood; Our Lady of
Sorrows, Linwood
Rev. Msgr.
Louis A.
Marucci
Born: 10/28/59
Education: Christ the King,
East Aurora, NY; Christ the
King, St. Bonaventure, NY;
Ordination: 5/23/87, Gibbstown
Ordaining Prelate: Most Rev. George H. Guilfoyle
Assignments: St. Andrew the Apostle, Gibbsboro;
St. Vincent Pallotti, Haddon Township; Director,
Office of Vocations; Jubilate Deo Chorale and
Orchestra; Executive Director, St. Pius X
Born: 7/9/60
Education: St. Charles
Seminary, Overbrook, Pa.;
Mount St. Mary’s,
Emmitsburg, Md.
Ordination: 5/16/87,
Wildwood
Ordaining Prelate: Most Rev. George H. Guilfoyle
Assignments: Queen of Angels, Landisville; St.
Mary, Malaga; St. Joseph, Somers Point; President,
Sacred Heart High School, Vineland; Worldwide
Marriage Encounter
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Congratulations to the former priests & pastors of
Queen of Angels, St. Rose of Lima & St. Mary’s Parishes
Rev. David Minniti
Rev. Edward F. Namiotka
Rev. Joseph P. Rush
From: Fr. Allain Caparas, Pastor,
Priests, Deacons and Parishioners
of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament
Newfield, NJ
MAY 11, 2012
Jubilarians
CATHOLIC STAR HERALD — S7
Congratulations to Monsignor Michael T. Mannion
on 40 years of dedication to the priesthood.
Discovery Ministries
In thanksgiving for blessings received and with
joy for the gift of our pastor
The Parish Community of St. Andrew the Apostle
rejoices with the Church of Camden on the
Silver Anniversary of Ordination of
Reverend Monsignor
Louis A. Marucci, D. Min.
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Congratulations
Reverend Edward Namiotka
On the 25th Anniversary of your ordination to the Priesthood!
From Sacred Heart High School, Vineland, New Jersey
Congratulations
Father Malcolm C. MacLeod, M.SS.CC
MAY 11, 2012
Congratulations
Father Lewis Battisti
on your 50th Anniversary
Parishioners of Holy Trinity Parish,
Downbeach
On the 25th Anniversary of your ordination.
THOMAS C. HAYNES, ESQ., P.C.
123 SHORE ROAD
LINWOOD, NJ 08221
ATTORNEY AT LAW
TELEPHONE: (609) 926-9599
FAX: (609) 926-2288
Congratulations
to
Congratulations
Fr. Frank Blood
Father William Ryan
for 40 years of service to the Church.
on your 50th Anniversary
from Saint Joachim Parish, Bellmawr
From the Cathedral community
To All the Jubilarians
Congratulations
and especially my brothers:
Fr. James P. Rush
to
Reverend Joseph P. Rush
40th Anniversary
and all Jubilarians.
Fr. Joseph P. Rush
Thank you for your many years of service
to God, His church and His families
in the Diocese of Camden.
50th Anniversary
Fr. Michael P. Rush, Pastor
and Parishioners of St. Damien Parish, Ocean City.
Congratulations and Best Wishes
To
Fr. Stephen Carey, Fr. Joe Messina
Church of the Assumption,
Galloway and St. Nicholas, Egg Harbor
CONGRATULATIONS
TO ALL OUR PRIESTS CELEBRATING
THEIR SPECIAL ANNIVERSARIES,
ESPECIALLY:
and Fr. George Donkor Tang
REVEREND MONSIGNOR MARTIN J. MANNION
On the occasion of your Anniversaries
ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE CHURCH
BRIGANTINE, NJ
Of your Ordinations