Each year we honor the men celebrating jubilees who have dedicated themselves to serving the Lord through his Catholic Church. They often wear many hats, such as priest, administrator, maintenance man, cook, accountant, friend. They have served mostly as parish priests, with some also serving as teachers, chaplains and counselors. The Catholic New World congratulates and thanks them. 50th Anniversary Father Daniel Brady 75, served as associate pastor at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Belmont Avenue (1961-66); Divine Providence, Westchester (1966-73); Holy Trinity, Wolcott Avenue (1973-77); and as pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul (1977-85). Brady served as administrator at St. Patricia, Hickory Hills (1985) and St. Joseph, Saginaw Avenue (1983-85) and as pastor at St. Christopher, Midlothian (1985-91), and St. Cecilia (1991-2005). He is pastor emeritus at St. Cecilia. Father Thomas Dore 75, attended Our Lady of Victory, Quigley Preparatory Seminary and University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary. He earned an additional master’s — in religious education — from Loyola University Chicago. Following ordination, he served as associate pastor at St. Priscilla (1961-66) and St. Hubert, Hoffman Estates (1966-73); as resident and parttime associate at St. Justin Martyr (1973-78) and St. Cyprian, River Grove (1978-82). He served as pastor at Our Lady of Ransom, Niles (1982-94) and St. Giles, Oak Park (1994-2009). Since 2009, he has served as the retired senior priest at St. Pascal. Over the years, Dore has held various positions in church organizations including: Liturgy Training Publications, Office for Youth Ministry and Catechesis, Presbyteral Council, Catholic Charismatic Movement, Amate House, the archdiocesan Board of Consultors and the National Federation of Priests Councils. He celebrated his anniversary May 1. Father Philip Dressler 75, attended St. Andrew, Quigley Preparatory Seminary and University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary. Following ordination he served as associate pastor at St. Ita (1961-65) and St. Anne (1962-72), in team ministry at Our Lady, Help of Christians (1972-78) and as pastor at Immaculate Conception, North Park Avenue (1978-85), Queen of Angels (1985-95) and St. Juliana (1995-2006). He was celebrating his anniversary at St. Juliana Church. Father Robert Ferrigan 75, attended St. Angela and St. Catherine of Siena, Oak Park, and graduated from Quigley Preparatory Seminary and University of St. Mary of the Lake. He also received a master’s in education from Loyola University Chicago. Ferrigan served as associate pastor at St. Stephen Protomartyr, Des Plaines (1961-66); Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Belmont Avenue (1966-70); and St. Matthew, Schaumburg (1977-83). From 1970-77 he also helped out at St. James, Wabash Avenue. He served as director of Stritch Retreat House (1983-90) and as pastor of Sacred Heart, Winnetka (1990-2006). Ferrigan also served as a spiritual director at both Catholic Theological Union and Mundelein Seminary. He celebrated his anniversary at Sacred Heart Church, Winnetka, May 1. Father Gerald Joyce 76, attended St. Peter Canisius, Quigley Preparatory Seminary and University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary. He also earned a doctorate in clinical psychology from Loyola University Chicago. After ordination, he served as associate pastor at St. Leonard, Berwyn (1961-65), at St. Francis de Sales, Ewing Ave. (1965-68) where he was also a high school teacher, and St. Bride (1968-70). He was in residence at Ascension (1970- 88), Divine Infant, Westchester (1988-94) and St. Louise de Marillac, LaGrange Park (1994-95). He served as pastor of Divine Infant (1995-2008) and is pastor emeritus at the same. Joyce also worked extensively in psychotherapy and marriage counseling and worked for a time in the Office for Marriage and Family Life. Father William Kenneally 75, attended Maternity BVM elementary school and Quigley Preparatory Seminary. He graduated from the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary. Following ordination, he served as assistant pastor at St. Paul of the Cross, Park Ridge (1961-65); Little Flower (1965- 69); St. Edmund, Oak Park (1969-72); Immaculate Conception, North Park Avenue (1972-77); and St. Nicholas, Evanston (1977-84). He served as pastor of St. Gertrude, North Glenwood Avenue, from 1984-2006 and now serves at St. Barnabas. Father William McNulty 77, attended St. Angela, Quigley Preparatory Seminary and University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary. After ordination, he served as associate pastor at St. Justin Martyr (1961-66), and St. Martha, Morton Grove (1966- 72), and was in residence at Queen of All Saints (1972-84) and St. Mary, Evanston (1984-86). He was pastor at St. Patrick, Lake Forest (1986-2004), and at St. Emily, Mount Prospect (2005-11). He continues to assist at St. Emily. McNulty also served as chaplain to Catholic Action Federations, as a past director of the archdiocesan Office for Marriage and Family Life and Pastoral Services Department. He celebrated his anniversary with a Mass at St. Patrick Church in Lake Forest where he is pastor emeritus. Father Thomas Purtell 76, attended Our Lady of Victory, Quigley Preparatory Seminary and the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary. Following ordination, he served as associate pastor at St. Joseph, Homewood (1961-67); Our Lady of Lourdes (1967-73); St. Benedict , Blue Island; (1973-80) and as pastor of St. John Fisher (1980-2002). He celebrated his anniversary with a May 1 Mass at St. John Fisher Parish and a May 15 Mass at St. Christina. Father John Rudnik 76, attended Immaculate Heart of Mary, Quigley Preparatory Seminary and University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary. Following ordination, he served as associate pastor at St. Tarcissus (1961-66); St. Salomea (1966-68); St. Joseph, Wilmette (1968-71); St. Symphorosa (1971-78); St. Walter (1978-84); and St. Matthias (1984-89). At Transfiguration of Our Lord he served as pastor (1989-2001), and parochial vicar (2002-07) and resident priest (2007-present). He also served as a member of the priests’ retirement committee of the Association of Chicago Priests. He celebrated his anniversary at Transfiguration Church. Father Francis Scanlan 75, attended St. Gregory the Great, Quigley Preparatory Seminary and the University of St. Mary of the Lake. Following ordination, Scanlan served as associate pastor at St. Eugene (1961- 66); St. Mel/Holy Ghost (1966-74); Incarnation, Palos Heights (1974-80); St. Andrew (1980-88); St. Bede the Venerable (1988-98); and St. Damian, Oak Forest (1998- 2005). Since 2005, he has lived in retirement at St. Damian. He served as the state chaplain for the Illinois Army National Guard (1974-95). He celebrated his anniversary with a Mass and reception at St. Damian. Father John Tapper 75, attended St. Genevieve, Quigley Preparatory Seminary and University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary. Following ordination, he served as associate pastor at Our Lady of the Wayside, Arlington Heights (1961-70); Santa Maria Del Poppolo, Mundelein (1970- 75); St. Francis de Sales, Lake Zurich (1975-80); and St. Alphonsus Liguori, Prospect Heights (1980-85). He served as associate pastor and pastor at St. Ansgar, Hanover Park (1985-2001), and served as pastor of St. Cecilia, Mount Prospect (2001-06). He was a canonical recorder at Mundelein Seminary (1966-91). Archbishop John Vlazny 74, attended St. Gall School and Quigley Preparatory Seminary. He attended the University of St. Mary of the Lake, North American College and the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. He also has master’s degrees from University of Michigan and Loyola University Chicago. He taught at Quigley North from 1963-79. He served as associate pastor St. Paul of the Cross, Park Ridge (1962-63); St. Clement (1963-68); St. Aloysisus (1968-72); St. Sylvester (1972-74); and Precious Blood (1974-79). He served as pastor of St. Aloysius (1979-81) and as rector of Niles College Seminary (1981-83). In 1983, he was ordained an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Chicago and served in Lake and northwestern Cook counties. He was appointed Bishop of Winona, Minn., in 1987. Ten years later, in 1997, he was appointed archbishop of Portland, Ore. He will celebrate his anniversary this December at the cathedral in Portland. 25th Anniversary Father Robert Barron 51, attended St. John of the Cross, Western Springs, Fenwick High School (one year), Benet Academy (three years), Catholic University of America and University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary. Following ordination he received a doctorate in sacred theology from the Institut Catholique in France. Barron was assigned to St. Paul of the Cross, Park Ridge. In 1992, he was appointed to the faculty of Mundelein Seminary as a professor of systematic theology. He serves there as the Cardinal Francis George Professor of Faith and Culture, was a visiting professor at the University of Notre Dame (2002) and at the University of St. Thomas Aquinas (2007). Barron has twice been the scholar in residence at the Pontifical North American College in Rome. He is founder and director of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries. He will celebrate his anniversary with his class at a Mass and reception hosted at Mundelein Seminary. Father Charles Becker 54, attended St. James, Arlington Heights High School, and Loyola University Chicago where he earned a bachelor’s in sociology and University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary. Following ordination, he served as associate pastor at St. Frances de Sales, Lake Zurich (1986-90), as resident at St. Anne, Barrington (1990-91) and Mount St. Joseph Home in Lake Zurich (1992-98). From 1998-2002 and 2003-04, he served as chaplain to the Handmaids Convent in Lake Villa. He was associate pastor at St. Mary in Buffalo Grove (2002-03). He’s been in private residence since 2004. From 1990 to present, Becker has served as spiritual director to several rosary prayer groups and volunteers with the Calix Ministry and Courage apostolate. He also has accompanied pilgrims to Medjugorje on numerous pilgrimages. He will celebrate his anniversary on Aug. 28 at 3 p.m. at St. John Vianney Church, Northlake. Msgr. Michael Boland 54, attended St. Gall, Hubbard High School, St. Xavier University and the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary. He also earned a master’s in social work from Loyola University Chicago. Following ordination, he served as associate pastor at Mater Christi, North Riverside (1986-90) and St. Damien, Oak Forest (1990-97) and lived in residence at St. Luke, River Forest (1997-99) and Holy Name Cathedral (1990- present). Since 1997, Boland has served as administrator of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago and as spiritual advisor to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. He will celebrate his anniversary May 29 at 12:30 p.m. with Mass at Holy Name Cathedral. Father Kurt Boras 52, attended St. Nicholas of Tolentine, Quigley Seminary South, Niles College and University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary. He served as associate pastor of St. Edna, Arlington Heights (1986-91). He served as associate dean of formation and director of psychological services at Mundelein Seminary (1991-97). Boras also was a member of the priest’s placement board from 1999-2003. He served as associate pastor of St. Michael, Orland Park, (1997-98); pastor of St. Bernadette, Evergreen Park (1998-2001); as associate pastor of St. Ann, Lansing, (2001-05); and St. Mary of the Woods (2005-10). Since 2010, has served as pastor of St. Patrick, Lemont. Father Darrio Boscutti 52, attended St. Maria Goretti, Schiller Park; East Leyden High School, Franklin Park; National College, Evanston, where he received a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science; and University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary. Following ordination, he has served as associate pastor at St. Kieran, Chicago Heights (1986-87); St. Bernardine, Forest Park (1987-94); St. Priscilla (1995-2001), St. Patricia, Hickory Hills (2001-09) and St. John of the Cross, Western Springs (2009-present). Father Joseph Cook 51, attended St. Walter, Quigley Seminary South, Niles College and University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary. Following ordination, he served as associate pastor at St. Mary, 137th Street (1986-90); Holy Ghost, South Holland (1990-96); and St. Lawrence O’- Toole, Matteson (2000-07). He served as pastor at St. Mary from 1996-2000 and since 2007 he has served as pastor of St. Kieran, Chicago Heights. He celebrated his anniversary on May 22 at St. Kieran. Father Michael Foley 55, attended St. Denis School and St. Laurence High School. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a bachelor’s in sociology and later returned to earn a master’s in organizational development. He also graduated from the University of St. Mary of the Lake. He served as assistant pastor at St. Louis de Montfort (1986-90) and was in residence at St. Barnabas (1990-95) and St. John Berchmans (1995-2000). He served as pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle (2000-02); as associate pastor of St. John of the Cross, Western Springs (2002-03), and as pastor of Most Holy Redeemer, Evergreen Park (2003- 2009). He has been associate pastor at St. Michael in Orland Park since 2009. He celebrated his anniversary at St. Michael’s on May 15. Father John Harvey 60, attended Colman Elementary, Hales Franciscan High School, St. Louis University, Chicago Theological Seminary and University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary. After ordination, he served as associate pastor at St. Felicitas (1986-89) and St. Benedict the African-West (1989-98) and as pastor at St. Mary of the Assumption (2001-present) and at Queen of the Apostles, Riverdale (2008-present). He is Cardinal George’s liaison to the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, was master of ceremonies for Cardinal Bernardin and has served on the Presbyteral Council, College of Consultors and the board of the Association of Chicago Priests. Father Martin Michniewiez 50, attended St. Michael in Orland Park, Quigley Preparatory South, Niles College and University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary. Following ordination, he served as associate pastor at St. Mary Star of the Sea (1986-93) and St. Andrew the Apostle, Calumet City, (1993-95). He served as pastor of St. Andrew the Apostle (1995-2010) and at St. Alexander, Palos Heights (2010-present). He serves as honorary chaplain to the Catholic community of the City of Quahog, R.I. Father Robert Perez 60, served as associate pastor at St. Veronica (1986-90), St. Mary in Evanston (1990-91) and was in residence at Little Company of Mary Hospital (1991-92) and Resurrection Parish (1992-96). He served as pastor at Providence of God (1996-2003) and St. Michael, South Shore (2003-present.) He is presently on sabbatical. In addition to parish assignments, Perez served on the Pastors Review Board (1987-90) and as chaplain at St. Anthony Hospital (1992-96). Father James Presta 50, attended Our Lady of the Snows, St. Laurence High School, Niles College Seminary and University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary. He also earned a doctorate in Mariology at the Marianum Pontifical Institute. Following ordination, he served as associate pastor at St. Christopher (1986-93), Queen of Martyrs, Evergreen Park (1993-96), as rector and president at St. Joseph College Seminary (1996-2010) and as vice rector and dean of admissions at Mundelein Seminary (2010-11). He also served on the Presbyteral Committee, the Priest Placement Board, Catholic Charities Southwest Board and the Mundelein Seminary Board. He will celebrate his anniversary June 5 at 3 p.m. at Sacred Heart Parish in Palos Hills. Father Thomas Walsh 52, attended St. Juliana, Quigley North, Niles College Seminary and University of St. Mary of the Lake. Following ordination, he served as associate pastor at St. Sabina (1986-92), and Holy Name of Mary (1992-93). He served as pastor of Presentation BVM (1993-2005), administrator of St. Agatha (2006) and lives in residence there (2007-present). Since 2006, he has taught at Holy Trinity High School, where he also chairs the religion department. He has served on the archdiocesan presbyteral council and a vice chair of the Association of Chicago Priests. He will celebrate his anniversary July 31 at 10 a.m. at St. Agatha Church. Father Mark Kalema 52, was incardinated into the Archdiocese of Chicago in 2002. Here he has served as associate pastor at Presentation BVM (1997-2000), St. Barbara, Brookfield (2000-03) and St. Ann, Lansing (2007-09). Since 2009, he has served as pastor of Our Lady of Peace. From 2003-07, Kalema was a faculty member at Quigley Preparatory Seminary and in residence at Immaculate Conception Parish, North Park Avenue. Father Jesus Puentes 50, attended elementary school in Chiquinquira, Colombia. He attended the University of Bogota and the University of St. Thomas of Aquinas, also in Bogota. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Tibu, Colombia, in 1986 by Blessed Pope John Paul II during a papal visit. He incardinated into the Archdiocese of Chicago in 2009. He served as associate pastor (1999-2003) and administrator (2004-07) of St. Bronislava. He also served as administrator of St. Philomena (2007-09) where he has served as pastor since 2009. Father Kevin Spiess 64, attended Our Lady Help of Christians and St. Mel High School. For higher education he earned a bachelor’s in business administration from Lewis University, a master’s in education from DePaul University, a master’s in religious studies from Loyola University Chicago; a master’s in business administration from University of Notre Dame; and a doctorate in administration, planning and social policy from Harvard University. Following ordination, he served as associate pastor of St. Clement (1986-90), as resident of the same (1990-95), pastor of St. Alphonsus (1996-2002) and Faith, Hope and Charity, Winnetka (2002-07). He served as administrator of Divine Savior, Downers Grove (2008-09) and pastor of St. Francis Xavier in Joliet (2009-present). Since 2007, he has served as director of the graduate program in management at Lewis University and a professor of business administration.