Celebration of New Ministry – June 1st

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On Wednesday evening, June 1st, Bishop Kevin Nichols presided the celebration of St. Brigid’s New Ministry with the Reverend John Marcantonio as its Rector. The Rev. Canon Barbara Harrison Seward, Rector of Trinity Church, Easton, and Southern Canon Missioner in the Diocese of Bethlehem read the Letter of Institution. The Rev. Canon Laura Thomas Howell, Obl.S.B., our “Celtic Sister from the South,” preached. In her homily she challenged the parish community to live up to the example of St. Brigid.

Left-to-Right: Canon Barbara Seward, Fr, John, Bishop Kevin Nichols, The Rev. Laura Howell, The Rev. Wayne Shearer
Renewing our Baptismal vows.
The Rev. Laura Howell starting her homily.
Fr. John proclaiming the Gospel, specifically the Beatitudes.
Fr. John receiving a surprise visit from a lifelong friend, Joe Hallinan. They met in seminary more than 50 years ago.
Fr. John’s wife, Kimberly, and son, Jackson, posing with the Bishop as Jackson sports his mitre.