April 25, 2008

Priests to celebrate ordination anniversaries

Six priests of the archdiocese are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their priestly ordinations this year.

Three of the diocesan priests will have celebrations that are open to the public.

Msgr. Harold Knueven, administrator of St. Mary Parish in Greensburg, will celebrate his anniversary with a Mass of Thanksgiving at 2:30 p.m. on May 18 at St. Mary Church, 302 E. McKee St., in Greensburg. A reception at the parish will follow the liturgy.

People who are not members of St. Mary Parish and would like to attend the celebration are asked to make reservations in advance by calling 812-663-8427 or sending an e-mail to anavarra@stmarysgreensburg.com.

Father William Munshower will celebrate his anniversary at the regular 5:30 p.m. Saturday Mass on May 10 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 46th and Illinois streets, in Indianapolis. A reception at the parish will follow the Mass.

Those interested in attending the Mass and reception should make reservations in advance by calling 317-926-0782 or sending an e-mail to nmn922@iwon.com. Father Munshower requests “no gifts please.”

Father Harold Ripperger, pastor of St. Mary Parish in Lanesville, will celebrate his anniversary at the regular 5:30 p.m. Saturday Mass on May 17 at St. Mary Church, 2500 St. Mary’s Drive, in Lanesville. A reception and dinner at the parish will follow the Mass.

People interested in attending should make reservations by May 7 as follows:

  • Last names from A to D should call 812-949-1610.
  • Names from E to H should call 812-951-3664.
  • Names from I to P should call 812-738-0169.
  • Names from Q to S should call 812-952-2508.
  • Names from T to Z should call 812-952-3871. †

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