Thank you to our jubilarians for your priestly ministry

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On Monday, June 17, jubilee anniversaries of ordination to the priesthood were celebrated for several priests of our Diocese. Bishop Hurley celebrated a special Mass at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption in Saginaw. Special recognition was given to the following jubilarians for their years of dedicated service to priestly ministry:

60 Years

Reverend George J. Serour
Ordained June 6, 1959

50 Years

Reverend Gerald E. Balwinski
Ordained June 7, 1969


Reverend James G. Heller
Ordained December 20, 1968


Reverend Thomas E. Sutton
Ordained June 28, 1969

40 Years

Reverend Richard A. Bokinskie
Ordained August 11, 1979


Reverend Stephen J. Fillion
Ordained November 25, 1979


Reverend William J. Gruden
Ordained August 25, 1979


Reverend Robert Pare’
Ordained May 18, 1979


Reverend Ronald F. Wagner
Ordained June 17, 1979

25 Years

Reverend Robert J. Howe
Ordained December 4, 1994


Reverend Randy Kelly
Ordained July 30, 1994

Thank you to our jubilarians for your priestly ministry!