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PHOTO GALLERY: 40th Anniversary for Msgr. Joseph Stearns


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. May 21, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: 40th Anniversary for Msgr. Joseph Stearns
Msgr. Joseph Stearns poses with his staff including Deacon Kim Cohen, Arlene Luisa, Tony Garcia, Margaret Germain, Lynda Fischer, Diane Marcus, Donna Cohen and Ray Martinez, Sunday, May 20.
Msgr. Joseph Stearns poses with his staff including Deacon Kim Cohen, Arlene Luisa, Tony Garcia, Margaret Germain, Lynda Fischer, Diane Marcus, Donna Cohen and Ray Martinez, Sunday, May 20.
People brought cards to congratulate Msgr. Joseph Stearns for being a priest for 40 years.
People brought cards to congratulate Msgr. Joseph Stearns for being a priest for 40 years.
Grand Knight Bill Cook and District Deputy Bob Marrah
Grand Knight Bill Cook and District Deputy Bob Marrah
Vincent Suppicich and Colleen Harms
Vincent Suppicich and Colleen Harms
Cindy Mercurio, Marianna Stragapede and Donna Cohen
Cindy Mercurio, Marianna Stragapede and Donna Cohen
Joan and Don Lundberg
Joan and Don Lundberg
Hershey’s chocolates wrapped in specially made wrappers for Msgr. Joseph Stearns’ 40th anniversary.
Hershey’s chocolates wrapped in specially made wrappers for Msgr. Joseph Stearns’ 40th anniversary.
Liam Cook, Bob Wolsky, Edward Delahanty, Bill Cook and Dr. Vincent Stenger
Liam Cook, Bob Wolsky, Edward Delahanty, Bill Cook and Dr. Vincent Stenger
Clayton’s catered the reception following the 10:30 am mass that was dedicated to Msgr. Joseph Stearn and his 40th Anniversary as a priest, Sunday, May 20, at St. Michael the Archangel.
Clayton’s catered the reception following the 10:30 am mass that was dedicated to Msgr. Joseph Stearn and his 40th Anniversary as a priest, Sunday, May 20, at St. Michael the Archangel.
Rosemary Fluchs and Shirley Cuozzo
Rosemary Fluchs and Shirley Cuozzo
Sharon and Michael Holsinger
Sharon and Michael Holsinger
Anne Angers congratulates Msgr. Joseph Stearns on his 40th anniversary.
Anne Angers congratulates Msgr. Joseph Stearns on his 40th anniversary.
Annalise and Oliva Love, 6
Annalise and Oliva Love, 6

 

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