Published June 15, 2018
A Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 26 at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock to honor five priests who are celebrating special anniversaries of priestly service in the Diocese Little Rock. Bishop Anthony B. Taylor, who celebrated his 10th anniversary of episcopacy on June 5, will also be honored. In addition, 16 retired priests will be recognized for their service.
Father Thomas Keller, retired, and Father Hugh Assenmacher, OSB, sacramental minister of St. Mary Church in Altus, are celebrating 60 years of priesthood. Father Les Farley, pastor of St. Leo Church in Hartford, Father Aby Abraham, IMS, associate pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Morrilton and St. Joseph Church in Center Ridge and Father Patrick Watikha, AJ, pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Charleston, are celebrating 25 years of priesthood.
A dinner reception will follow in McDonald Hall. No reservations are required. All are invited to attend. For more information, contact María Velázquez at (501) 664-0340.
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