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Milestones & Vocations 2012

"Milestones" for 2012 surveys the state of priestly vocations in the diocese, profiles four retiring priests, and highlights the jubilees of 10 priests, 16 deacons, 23 Sisters of St. Joseph, 12 Religious Sisters of Mercy and one School Sister of Notre Dame.

April 30, 2012
Men travel priesthood's path
Men travel priesthood's path

Courier photo by Mike Crupi

Priestly vocations are on the upswing in the Diocese of Rochester, with four men to be ordained as transitional deacons before year's end.

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By Jennifer Burke/Catholic Courier
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April 30, 2012
Father Bradshaw reflects on ministry
Father Bradshaw reflects on ministry

With his ties to England, it was only fitting that Father Alexander Bradshaw was ordained on the Feast of St. John Fisher...

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By Amy Kotlarz/Catholic Courier
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April 30, 2012
Fr. Brown served on land, sea alike
Fr. Brown served on land, sea alike

A longtime U.S. Navy chaplain, Father Lewis Brown will retire from active ministry at the end of June after 45 years of priestly ministry.

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By Jennifer Burke/Catholic Courier
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April 30, 2012
Hospital ministry is Father Fleming's love
Hospital ministry is Father Fleming's love

Though he started out in parish and campus ministry, serving in health-care facilities became Father Terence Fleming's niche.

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By Mike Latona/Catholic Courier
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April 30, 2012
Father Latus to embark on a new journey
Father Latus to embark on a new journey

After 44 years as a priest, Father Charles Latus will retire with a June celebration at his current parish, St. Rita in Webster.

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By Annette Jiménez/Catholic Courier
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April 30, 2012
Priests celebrate decades of service

Ten priests of the Diocese of Rochester are celebrating significant ordination jubilees this year.

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April 30, 2012
More priests celebrating jubilees

The following priests also are celebrating jubilees this year:

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April 30, 2012
Deacons mark 25th, 30th anniversaries

The members of Rochesterís first class of permanent deacons are celebrating their 30th anniversaries this year.

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April 30, 2012
Sisters of Mercy celebrate jubilees

This year the Sisters of Mercy in the Rochester area are celebrating a total of 840 years of service.

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April 30, 2012
Sisters of St. Joseph mark jubilees

With 85 years of service, Sister Angela Sutula leads the pack of 23 Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester celebrating jubilees this year.

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