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How one woman inspires an entire community to follow Christ’s call to serve others

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Editor’s note: This year, Julice Curry of St. Joseph parish in Greenville has been nominated for Catholic Extension’s 2023-2024 Lumen Christi award for her volunteer work with the Sacred Heart/St. Joseph St. Vincent de Paul Society. The award, established in 1978, is given to people who radiate and reveal the light of Christ present in the communities where they serve. To read about the group of 40 other Lumen Christi award nominees, visit https://bit.ly/CELumenChristi2324

By Catholic Extension

GREENVILLE – Every moment in Julice Curry’s life has been guided by her never-ending faith and belief in living life for others. Always raised to be humble, Julice’s volunteerism and her quiet philanthropy have made a true mark on her home community of Greenville.

Julice has volunteered in her current ministry at Sacred Heart/St. Joseph St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVDP) for over 30 years as former treasurer and now president. The mission helps in the form of a food pantry and donation center for clothing and other items. These activities take place in a parish that Catholic Extension helped build many years ago.

GREENVILLE – Julice Curry speaks to students at St. Joseph School on her work with St. Vincent de Paul and renovations completed with thanks to a gift from the Salvador Sarullo estate in the fall of 2022. Curry is nominated for a Lumen Christi award for radiating the light of Christ in her community. (Photo by Joanna Puddister King)

Working with over 30 volunteers to serve an average of 200 clients per week, Julice touches the lives of over 12,500 residents annually from Greenville and the surrounding Washington County area. This also comes with the help of other faith-based institutions and nonprofit organizations Julice has established partnerships with. Everyone who interacts with Julice sees the “light” in her eyes and feels the love in her heart when helping these local communities, whose needs have only increased through the years.

Through her enormous vision and leadership, Julice has been able to magnify the impact of SVDP. This past year Julice led her organization and volunteers to the completion of a newly renovated space to house the necessary food storage and donation items from the community.

Her outreach has also inspired youth to learn the value of helping others and the true importance of charity and ministry to others. Students from private, public and parochial schools have joined the regular volunteers of SVDP, committing their time during school vacations, holidays and summer breaks.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Julice continued to serve her friends by making home visits to ensure they had the basic necessities of life. Julice also regularly prays with residents. She makes sure the ministry is also about elevating peoples’ sense of dignity, bringing them joy and sharing the gift of faith when possible.

Julice’s dedication to her faith makes her work so meaningful: “My goal on earth is to love as Christ loves, to bring joy and comfort as He does, to be His disciple by being His eyes, His hands, and His feet.”

Leading a life with purpose and a focus on serving Christ and others in need moves Julice every day. She has never turned down anyone, “no matter how the odds are stacked against her or how stressful a project,” noted Martha Allen, executive director of SVDP’s partner organization, Extra Table. Her example touches the residents, volunteers and greater Greenville community, inspiring them to be beacons of hope to tackle the needs in their communities.

Synod document asks how to increase unity, participation, mission outreach

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By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – In a church that “bears the signs of serious crises of mistrust and lack of credibility,” members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops will be asked to find ways to build community, encourage the contribution of every baptized person and strengthen the church’s primary mission of sharing the Gospel, said the working document for the October gathering.

“A synodal church is founded on the recognition of a common dignity deriving from baptism, which makes all who receive it sons and daughters of God, members of the family of God, and therefore brothers and sisters in Christ, inhabited by the one Spirit and sent to fulfil a common mission,” said the document, which was released at the Vatican June 20.

However, it said, many Catholics around the world report that too many baptized persons – particularly LGBTQ+ Catholics, the divorced and civilly remarried, the poor, women and people with disabilities – are excluded from active participation in the life of the church and, particularly, from its decision-making structures.

The people who presented the working document for the Synod of Bishops pose for a photo in the Vatican press office June 20, 2023. From the left are Helena Jeppesen-Spuhler, a synod participant from Switzerland; Sister Nadia Coppa, president of the women’s International Union of Superiors General; Cardinal Mario Grech, secretary-general of the synod; Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, relator general of the synod; and Jesuit Father Giacomo Costa, a consultant to the synod. (CNS photo/Cindy Wooden)

Based on the input from listening sessions held around the world since October 2021 and, especially, from reports submitted from continental and regional synod sessions earlier this year, the working document asks members of the synod to focus their prayer, discussion and discernment on three priorities:

– Communion, asking: “How can we be more fully a sign and instrument of union with God and of the unity of all humanity?”

– “Co-responsibility in mission: How can we better share gifts and tasks in the service of the Gospel?”

– “Participation, governance and authority: What processes, structures and institutions are needed in a missionary synodal church?”

The first synod assembly, scheduled for Oct. 4-29, “will have the task of discerning the concrete steps which enable the continued growth of a synodal church, steps that it will then submit to the Holy Father,” the document said. Some questions, perhaps many of them, will require further discernment and study with the help of theologians and canon lawyers, which is why a second assembly of the synod will be held in October 2024.

Even then, resolving every issue raised in the synod listening sessions is unlikely, the document said. But “characteristic of a synodal church is the ability to manage tensions without being crushed by them.”

The working document includes worksheets with questions “for discernment” that synod members will be asked to read and pray with before arriving in Rome.

One of them asks, “What concrete steps can the church take to renew and reform its procedures, institutional arrangements and structures to enable greater recognition and participation of women, including in governance, decision-making processes and in the taking of decisions, in a spirit of communion and with a view to mission?”

“Most of the continental assemblies and the syntheses of several episcopal conferences,” it said, “call for the question of women’s inclusion in the diaconate to be considered. Is it possible to envisage this, and in what way?”

A printed copy of the “Instrumentum Laboris,” or working document, for the world Synod of Bishops on synodality is seen in the Vatican press office June 20, 2023. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

As the synod process has taken place, questions have been raised about the relationship between participation in the life of the church and the call to conversion, the document said, which raises “the question of whether there are limits to our willingness to welcome people and groups, how to engage in dialogue with cultures and religions without compromising our identity, and our determination to be the voice of those on the margins and reaffirm that no one should be left behind.”

Another tension highlighted in the process involves shared responsibility in a church that believes its hierarchical structure is willed by Christ and is a gift.

The working document reported a “strong awareness that all authority in the church proceeds from Christ and is guided by the Holy Spirit. A diversity of charisms without authority becomes anarchy, just as the rigor of authority without the richness of charisms, ministries and vocations becomes dictatorship.”

But the document asked members to discuss, think and pray about ways that authority can be exercised more as leadership that empowers shared responsibility and creativity.

“How can we renew and promote the bishop’s ministry from a missionary synodal perspective?” it asked.

“How should the role of the bishop of Rome (the pope) and the exercise of his primacy evolve in a synodal church?” the document said. The question echoed St. John Paul II’s invitation in his 1995 encyclical, “Ut Unum Sint,” (“That They May be One”), for an ecumenical exploration “to find a way of exercising the primacy which, while in no way renouncing what is essential to its mission, is nonetheless open to a new situation.”

The working document also asked synod members to consider ways more priests, religious and laypeople could be involved in the process of choosing bishops.

Throughout the listening sessions at every level, the document said, people recognized that Catholics cannot share fully in the spiritual discernment needed for true co-responsibility without further education in the Christian faith, Catholic social teaching and in the process of discernment itself and how it differs from simply discussing a problem and voting on possible solutions.
In particular, it said, “all those who exercise a ministry need formation to renew the ways of exercising authority and decision-making processes in a synodal key, and to learn how to accompany community discernment and conversation in the Spirit.”

“Candidates for ordained ministry must be trained in a synodal style and mentality,” it said, and the seminary curriculum must be revised “so that there is a clearer and more decisive orientation toward formation for a life of communion, mission and participation.”

Calendar of Events

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SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT
MADISON St. Francis, Diocesan Fall Faith Formation Day, Saturday, Aug. 19. Theme is “Renewing the church with families of faith.” Registration begins at 9 a.m. with first session beginning at 10 a.m. Event will conclude at 3 p.m. The featured speaker is Dr. Tim Hogan, co-author of “The Gift of Spiritual Hurricanes: Tools to Rebuild Authentic Spirituality.” Details: register at https://bit.ly/FFFDay2023 or questions to (601) 960-8473.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. “Come and See” weekends at Dominican Sisters of Springfield for single Catholic women ages 21-45. Eleven events scheduled in 2023-2024, first is Sept. 15-17. Events are in person or “Zoom and See” (virtual) and provide a brief immersion in the day-to-day lives of the sisters. Event is free, but responsible for your own transportation expenses. Housing and meals provided. Space is limited. Register at https://springfieldop.org/come-see-registration/. Details: call Sister Denise Glazik at (217) 652-5881 or visit https://springfieldop.org/come-see-dominican-sisters-vocation-event-schedule-for-2023-2024/ for more information.

WASHINGTON D.C. Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, Sept. 30 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Join with Catholics from around the country to seek the intercession of Our Lady. Hear life-changing talks; celebrate Mass and pray the rosary. Details: for more information visit rosarypilgrimage.org.

PARISH, FAMILY & SCHOOL EVENTS
BATESVILLE St. Mary, Rummage Sale, Aug. 4-5 at the parish center. You are welcome to start bringing your gently used items to the center. Details: parish office (662) 563-2273.
GLUCKSTADT St. Joseph, German Fest, Save the date: Sunday, Sept. 24.

GREENWOOD MARC (Mississippi Association for Returning Citizens), Lunch and Learn, Saturday, July 29 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Locus Benedictus (1407 Levee Road #2134). Sign up and help build a brighter future for those affected by the criminal justice system. Details: visit marcreentry.org or email dorothy@marcreentry.org.

NATCHEZ St. Mary Basilica, Thursday Night at the Movies, July 27 “The Scarlet and the Black” at 6:30 p.m. Suitable for adults and older teens. Soft drinks, snacks and popcorn available for small donation. No admission fee, donations to Miss-Lou Pregnancy Center accepted. Details: church office (601) 445-5616.

St. Mary Basilica, Blood Drive, Tuesday, Aug. 15 from 12:30-6 p.m. at the Family Life Center. Details: contact church office if you would like to reserve an appointment time now – (601) 445-5616.

Assumption BVM, Assumption Feast Day Celebration, Saturday, Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. in Tuite Hall. Menu by Mascagni brothers – spaghetti and meatballs, tortollini, chicken salad, meat tray, desserts and more. No cost, donations welcome. Details: call (601) 445-5616.

OLIVE BRANCH Queen of Peace, Back Pack Blessing at Mass, Sunday, July 30.

SENATOBIA St. Gregory, Back Pack Blessing at Mass, Sunday, July 30.

TUPELO St. James, Knights of Columbus Charity Gala Concert, Saturday, Aug. 12 at 6 p.m. in Shelton hall. Tickets are $25 per person and includes heavy hor d’oeuvres. Details: David at (662) 213-3742.

REMINDERS/NOTICES/OTHER EVENTS
JOB OPENINGS Catholic schools across the diocese have a variety of positions open. Please visit https://jacksondiocese.org/employment for an opportunity near you.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. EWTN Free Family Celebration, Saturday, Aug. 26 at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex. Enjoy talks by EWTN TV and radio hosts. Shop religious items, attend Holy Mass and be part of a televised show. Details: ewtn.com/familycelebration.

INDIANAPOLIS Eucharistic Congress, July 17-21, 2024. Registration is now open. See what Our Lord has in store for this next chapter for the Catholic Church in United States. Purchase tickets at https://bit.ly/3ydav9Q. Details: EucharisticCongress.org.

JACKSON Catholic Charities Journey of Hope Luncheon, Friday, Aug. 11 at the Hilton Jackson at 12 p.m. Featured speaker is actress Robin Givens, sharing her experience of abuse and urging all to educated themselves on domestic violence. To order tickets for the Journey of Hope luncheon, the “Meet and Greet” reception, or to inquire about sponsoring tables, call (601) 326-3714 or visit https://bit.ly/CCJOH2023 to register for the luncheon.

NASHVILLE Billings Ovulation Method Teacher Training, Oct. 19-21. Learn the science of fertility in order to monitor reproductive health and wellness. Cost: $750. Details: events.boma-usa.org.

INDIANAPOLIS National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC), Nov. 16-18, 2023 at the Indiana Convention Center. This distinctly Catholic three-day conference will include opportunities for spiritual growth, prayer, learning and service. For more information, visit ncyc.us.

Sacred calling answered, Beggerly ordained as new priest for diocese

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By Joanna Puddister King
JACKSON – Homegrown seminarian, Carlisle Beggerly was ordained as a priest for the Diocese of Jackson on May 27 at the Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle in Jackson, where family, friends, priests, deacons, fellow seminarian and supporters from around the diocese were present for the joyous occasion.

Growing up in Florence, Beggerly had a profound spiritual awakening during his college years. Influenced by St. Augustine’s Confessions, Beggerly embarked on a quest to find the church to which Augustine belonged, ultimately leading him to the Catholic faith. Under the guidance of Father Bill Voller in Hattiesburg, Beggerly received instruction and embraced Catholicism, sensing a calling to the priesthood from the very beginning of his conversion.

After spending time with a religious order, Beggerly realized it was not the perfect fit and decided to pursue a different path. Even upon completing law school at Mississippi College, the call to priestly life continued to resonate within his heart.

After moving to West Point and joining Immaculate Conception parish, Beggerly made the decision to enter seminary for the Diocese of Jackson, drawn by a deep desire to minister to the people who influenced and shaped his life.

After the Liturgy of the Word during the Mass of ordination for Beggerly, Bishop Joseph Kopacz called upon his worthiness and testimony was given by Father Nick Adam, director of vocations for the diocese.
“Relying on the help of the Lord God and our Savior Jesus Christ, we choose this man, our brother, for the order of the priesthood,” said Bishop Kopacz to applause from those gathered for the occasion.

During the Rite of Ordination, Bishop Kopacz anointed Beggerly’s palms with holy chrism. Afterward, his hands were wrapped in a binding cloth. At his first Mass of Thanksgiving at his home parish of Immaculate Conception West Point, Beggerly explained a tradition that sometimes accompanies the ritual.

“The cloth symbolically represents the ropes that were tied around our Lord,” explained Beggerly. “And it also serves a practical reason in that it cleans the oils off your hands,” he said to laughs from the pews.
Beggerly went on to explain a custom that some priests continue today, in presenting their mothers with the cloth.

“It is custom to give this piece of cloth or maniturgium to the mother of a priest as a gift, so that she is buried with it and presents it to our Lord and says, ‘I have given You my son as a priest,’” Father Beggerly told those gathered at his home parish.

Welcoming his mother forward to receive the gift, those gathered smiled and applauded the special tradition they witnessed.

As a self-described “son of Mississippi,” Father Beggerly looks forward to ministering to the people who have helped form him through the years. His first assignment will be with the Catholic community in Meridian at St. Patrick and St. Joseph beginning July 1.

Ordination

(Photos by Michael Barrett and Joanna Puddister King)

First Mass

(Photos Joanna Puddister King)

Seminarian takes next step towards priesthood,Stovall ordained to transitional diaconate

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By Joanna Puddister King and Tereza Ma
JACKSON – In a momentous ceremony held at the Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle on May 20, Tristan Stovall was ordained to the transitional diaconate for the Diocese of Jackson, marking a significant milestone in his journey towards the priesthood. Surrounded by family, friends and members of the diocese, the ordination of Stovall was a joyous occasion filled with faith, hope and celebration of vocations.

Deacon Stovall’s path to the diaconate began in the red clay hills of Neshoba County, where he first encountered Catholicism, being fascinated with the funeral of Pope St. John Paul II as a young boy. At the age of 15, his interest and thirst for knowledge of the Catholic faith grew when he attended Mass for the very first time at St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans. After that experience the young Baptist knew then that he “had to become Catholic.” This journey ultimately led him to convert to Catholicism in 2014, where he was received into full communion with the church.

Throughout his faith journey, Stovall’s desire to dedicate his life entirely to God grew stronger, and the example of the saints, particularly St. Catherine of Siena, played a significant role in his discernment. Drawn to the care of souls, he felt a calling to the diocesan priesthood, which he believed was his specific ministry within the church.

The ordination ceremony itself, was presided over by Bishop Joseph Kopacz, who bestowed the sacrament of Holy Orders upon Stovall. As the faithful witnessed the laying on of hands and the prayers of consecration, the solemnity of the moment resonated with all present, feeling the commitment that Stovall felt within his heart.

The next day, Deacon Stovall was able to take part in his first Mass of Thanksgiving at Holy Cross Philadelphia with Father Augustine Palimattam Poulose on the Feast of the Ascension, filled with family, friends and parishioners.

“It was a beautiful experience preparing for ordination after seven years of seminary and then preparing for [my] first preaching on Ascension,” said Deacon Stovall. “It’s like a culmination of so many years of preparation.”

With his ordination to the transitional diaconate, Deacon Stovall now stands on the threshold of priesthood, embracing his role as a servant-leader within the church. As a deacon, Stovall will be an ordinary minister of Baptism, and will be able to preside at weddings, assist the priest at Mass, proclaim the Gospel and preach, as well as preside at wakes and funeral services.

Of those responsibilities, preaching is the thing that Deacon Stovall says he is most looking forward to this coming year. “The ministry of the Word is [one of] the primary things I’m going to focus on … and also the ministry of charity … becoming more attuned to people’s needs in the parish and talking with them and spending time with them.”

Currently, Deacon Stovall is in Cuernavaca, Mexico – outside of Mexico City – with Father Nick Adam and several other seminarians, taking part in a language immersion program to better serve the Hispanic community in the diocese. After returning from the program, Deacon Stovall is assigned to the Basilica of St. Mary in Natchez with Father Aaron Williams this fall before returning to seminary, and ultimately continuing his journey to the priesthood.

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Pastoral Assignments

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Effective July 1, 2023, I hereby announce the following appointments:

Rev. Carlisle Beggerly appointed parochial vicar of St. Patrick and St. Joseph Parishes, Meridian;

Rev. Jofin George appointed pastor of Holy Cross Parish, Philadelphia; and sacramental minister to Sacred Heart Parish, Louisville;

Rev. Justin Joseph appointed parochial vicar of St. James Parish, Tupelo;

Rev. Cesar Sanchez appointed pastor, St. Jude Parish, Pearl.

Effective July 24, 2023, I appoint:

Rev. Stephen Okojie, Administrator Pro Tempore, St. Therese Parish, Jackson; St. Stephen Parish, Magee; and sacramental minister to the Carmelite Monastery.

Most Reverend Joseph R. Kopacz
Diocese of Jackson

Diocese announces“Pastoral Reimagining” process

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By Joanna Puddister King

JACKSON – The Diocese of Jackson has a new initiative that will focus on renewing and reimagining parishes across the diocese. The one-year “Pastoral Reimagining” process, that will begin on Pentecost Sunday, will focus on parishes and missions across the diocese taking a more direct and intentional look at the reality of their communities in the spirit of the Synod of Synodality in the aftermath of the pandemic.

“We are allowing the Holy Spirit to bless and guide us in our willingness to cooperate with God’s grace in a spirit of renewal,” writes Bishop Joseph Kopacz in his column for Mississippi Catholic on the reimagining process.

The theme from the process is from Ephesians, “There is one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism and one God and Father of all.” (Ephesians 4:5-6)

Thinking about the Synod process undertaken in the diocese and throughout the world, Bishop Kopacz noted that the church is at a crossroads locally and globally. With that, an extensive demographic review of the diocese will be a part of the “Pastoral Reimagining” process.

“Without a doubt [it] will enrich the local conversations,” said Bishop Kopacz.

There will be four stages of the pastoral reimagining process over the course of the year, running from Pentecost this year to Pentecost 2024.

The first stage will run from Pentecost through August 2023, with each pastor or LEM establishing a pastoral reimagining committee and having the committee view four ecclesiology video sessions and answer a series of questions designed to guide conversation on who we are as a church, says Fran Lavelle, director of faith formation for the diocese and member of the core team who will be working on the pastoral reimagining process.

The four video sessions, led by Bishop Kopacz will focus on the four marks of the church: one, holy, Catholic and apostolic; and will be available for anyone to view on the diocese website, along with discussion questions.
Stage two, will include each parish undertaking a parish assessment that includes the current situation at the local parish, the growing edges, the areas that are diminishing, the opportunities for collaboration with other parishes in the area, and other local realities.

With this stage, demographic information will be prepared for each parish, including sacramental data, local economic data and more, says Lavelle.

The third stage will focus on each deanery working though challenges and reviewing the growing edges and diminishing areas of ministry within the deanery.

“The goal is to gain a realistic perspective of the health and well-being of the deanery within the setting of the individual parishes,” Lavelle says.

The final two stages will include a period of discernment on reports from the six deaneries in the diocese and a pastoral letter from Bishop Kopacz, concluding with a diocesan celebration at Pentecost 2024.

“Calling upon the Holy Spirit, we pray that each parish will be encouraged, as well as challenged to be whom God calls us to be,” says Bishop Kopacz.

Sister Sheila Griffin, OP celebrates jubilee

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SINSINAWA, Wis. – Sister Sheila Griffin, OP, will celebrate her 70th jubilee in 2023. A Mass will be held Sunday, Sept. 10, for her and 11 other Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters celebrating 70 years. Her religious name was Sister Johanna.

Sister Sheila’s home parish is St. Patrick, Shieldsville, in the St. Paul and Minneapolis Archdiocese. She is the daughter of the late Jack and Kathryn (McGuiness) Griffin and graduated from Bethlehem Academy, Faribault. Sister Sheila’s ministry has been dedicated to education and social outreach, mainly in the South.

In the Archdiocese of Chicago, Sister Sheila taught at St. Giles, 1953-1960, and Sts. Faith, Hope and Charity, Winnetka, 1968-1972. She served as provincial councilor for the Southeast Province of the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa while living in Chicago, 1984-1988.

In the Diocese of Rockford, Sister Sheila was co-principal and taught at Nativity BVM, Menomonee, 1979-1980.

In the Diocese of Jackson, Sister Sheila volunteered with the Glenmary Missions, Houston, 2006-2008.
In the Diocese of Madison, Sister Sheila helped open and taught at St. Dennis, Madison, 1960-1963, and St. Cecilia, Wisconsin Dells, 1963-1968, where she was also principal.

In the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Sister Sheila was principal and teacher at Father Benedict Justice School, Kansas City, 1980-1984.

Currently, Sister Sheila is living in community with her Dominican Sisters.

If you would like to honor Sister Sheila on her jubilee, go to the Sinsinawa Dominicans’ website at www.sinsinawa.org/jubilee.

Happy Ordination Anniversary

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June 1
Father Anthony Okwum, SSJ
Holy Family, Natchez & St. Anne, Fayette

June 2
Father Guy Wilson
Holy Child Jesus, Canton & Sacred Heart, Camden

June 4
Father Joe Tonos
St. Richard, Jackson
Deacon Jeff Artigues
St. Joseph, Starkville
Deacon Denzil Lobo
Christ the King, Jackson
Deacon John McGinley
St. Joseph, Starkville
Deacon John McGregor
St. Jude, Pearl
Deacon Ted Schreck
Catholic Parishes of Northwest MS

June 6
Father PJ Curley
Retired
Father Daniel Gallagher
Retired

June 7
Father Noel Prendergast
Retired
Father Kevin Slattery
St. Therese, Jackson

June 8
Father Thomas Delaney
Retired

June 9
Father Juan Chavajay
Sacred Heart, Canton

June 10
Father Robert Dore
St. Michael, Vicksburg

June 11
Msgr. Patrick Farrell
Retired
Father Thomas Lalor
Retired

June 12
Father Kent Bowlds
Our Lady of Victories, Cleveland
Father Frank Cosgrove
Retired
Father Gerry Hurley
St. Paul, Flowood

June 13
Father Mike O’Brien
Retired
Father Mario Solorzano
St. James the Less, Corinth

June 14
Msgr. Mike Flannery
Retired
Father Tom McGing
Retired
Father David O’Connor
Retired

June 15
Father David Szatkowski, SCJ
Catholic Parishes of Northwest MS

June 16
Father Jeffrey Waldrep
Annunciation, Columbus

June 18
Father Anthony Quyet
Retired

June 26
Deacon David Gruseck
Annunciation, Columbus

June 27
Father Andrew Nguyen
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Greenwood
Father Cesar Sanchez
St. James, Tupelo
Father Marco Sanchez, ST
St. Anne, Carthage & St. Therese, Kosciusko

July 16
Deacon Mark Bowden
St. Jude, Pearl
Deacon Dien Hoang
Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle, Jackson
Deacon Wesley Lindsay
Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle, Jackson
Deacon John Pham
St. Michael, Forest
Deacon David Rouch
St. Michael, Vicksburg
Deacon Tony Schmidt
St. Paul, Flowood