
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish celebrates 10th Anniversary of Church Building
St. Thomas the Apostle parish, formed from the merged communities of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Bernadette, celebrated the tenth anniversary of their church in July, 2026.

St. Thomas the Apostle parish, formed from the merged communities of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Bernadette, celebrated the tenth anniversary of their church in July, 2026.

Congratulations to Father Thomas McCarthy, a retired diocesan priest who is celebrating 65 years in the priesthood

Congratulations to Father John Madden, retired diocesan priest and pastor emeritus of St. Margaret Mary Alocoque Parish in Orwell, on 40 years in the priesthood.

Congratulations to Monsignor William Connell, retired diocesan priest and pastor emeritus of Holy Family Parish in Poland, on 50 years in the priesthood.

Congratulations to Father Ed Brienz, who retired from active ministry earlier this year on July 1.

Congratulations to Father Edward Noga, retired diocesan priest and pastor emeritus of St. Patrick Parish in Youngstown, who is celebrating his 50th anniversary as a priest.

Congratulations to Father William Kraynack, who retired from active ministry earlier this year on July 1.

Congratulations to Father James Daprile, retired diocesan priest and pastor emeritus of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Aurora on 50 years in the priesthood.

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