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Archdiocese’s oldest priest celebrates 100th birthday
What’s the secret to living 100 years? Intercessory prayer. That’s what Father Al Adamich said on May 15 during his 100th birthday party at Most Holy Redeemer Parish in Evergreen Park.
Marian Catholic celebrates chaplain’s 90th birthday
When Father William O’Mara turned 90 years old Feb. 7, he had a school full of students and coworkers to celebrate with him.
Parish surprises priest with drive-by parade for 89th birthday
Father Ed Harnett came to St. Francis Xavier Parish in Wilmette in 1984, and has made many good friends in the community, but he never had a birthday celebration like the one he had April 30.
Archdiocesan priests celebrate silver and golden anniversaries
Each year we honor the archdiocesan priests celebrating special jubilees. They have dedicated themselves to serving the Lord through his church in the Archdiocese of Chicago, and they often wear many hats, such as administrator, maintenance man, cook, accountant, friend. They have been parish priests, but also teachers, chaplains and counselors. Chicago Catholic congratulates and thanks them.
Father George McKenna, oldest priest, dies at 99
Father George McKenna, 99, was remembered for his love, generosity of spirit and brevity of speech at a funeral Mass that drew hundreds of mourners and more than a dozen priests to St. Barnabas Church Feb. 1.
Meet the archdiocese’s new oldest living priest
Father George McKenna was born less than a year after the end of World War I. He was ordained a p...
JUBILARIANS
Every year we honor the men celebrating jubilees who have dedicated themselves to serving the Lord through the Catholic Church. They often wear many hats, such as administrator, maintenance man, cook, accountant...
Archdiocese lays to rest its oldest priest, Msgr. O’Donnell
In the 105 years of his life, Msgr. Richard O’Donnell saw Chicago sports teams win nine Super Bow...
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