August 13, 2010

Maryknoll Father David Sullivan marks 50 years as missionary priest

Maryknoll Father David Sullivan, 77, who grew up in St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Parish in Indianapolis, celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood on June 27 at his order’s headquarters in Ossining, N.Y.

He returned to his home parish to mark his golden anniversary on July 25.

After his ordination on June 11, 1960, Father Sullivan ministered in mission education in Chicago and also served in Denver. He later ministered in various locales in The Philippines from 1974 until 2005.

Father Sullivan currently serves as the pastoral care coordinator and chaplain at St. Teresa’s Residence in Ossining. †

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