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Diamonds and Gold - Our 2023 Jubilarians
Diamond Jubilee of Profession
Fr. Albert Garcia, ss.cc. celebrates 60 years as a professed member of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary.
In his 60 years of religious life, he is noted for his musical composition of a Mass in Hawaiian and as an artisan.
Read about Fr. Albert here.
Fr. Martin Gomes, ss.cc. celebrates 60 years as a professed member of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary.
Fr. Patrick Killilea, ss.cc. celebrates 60 years as a professed member of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary.
"I am not usually given to flowery words or expressions. So I simply thank the Lord for calling me to religious life and I thank all those who have enabled me to live my life happily as a Brother of the Sacred Hearts. Aloha."
Read Fr. Pat's reflection here.
Fr. Alfonsus McHugh, ss.cc. celebrates 60 years as a professed member of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary.
"'Go raibh míle maith agaibh!' which means in Gaelic, "A thousand thanks to you all." It has been a most fulfilling experience, 60 years and counting."
Read Fr. Alfie's reflection here.
Diamond Jubilee of Ordination
Fr. Patrick Crowley, ss.cc. celebrates 60 years as an ordained priest in the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary.
"In my 60 years as a religious priest, I have gratitude to my family and the Congregation for the person I am today. Gratitude to all those special people in my life who have been a continual source of inspiration and encouragement."
Read Fr. Pat's reflection here.
Fr. Michael Maher, ss.cc. celebrates 60 years as an ordained priest in the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary.
“I love being a member of our Congregation. I love being a priest. I love it all. ... Being a priest is a great life. It really is."
Read Fr Maher's reflection here.
Golden Jubilee of Profession
Fr. Clyde Guerreiro, ss.cc. celebrates 50 years as a professed member of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary.
"My 50 years of consecrated religious life has given the gift of freedom to live life free from the shackles of western cultural values. Further, religious life has allowed personal conversion to become deeply rooted. Year after year the centrality of Jesus becomes vital."
Read Fr. Clyde's reflection here.
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