Day

May 16, 2016

65th Anniversary of Msgr. Arthur W. Bastress, P.A.

I. Introduction A. Dear brother priests, dear friends, we’ve gathered this evening to give thanks and praise to God for the extraordinary life and ministry of one of our own – Msgr. Art. Bastress. In these days, he celebrates the gift of 90 years of life and 65 years of priestly ministry. B. We are...
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