SIXTY YEARS A PRIEST.
DEAN O'DONNEIX'S RECORD. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) ASHBURTON, this day. Dean O'Donnell, who has been in charge of the Catholic parish of Ashburton for 48 years, to-day celebrated the diamond jubilee of his ordination as a priest. Thirty-seven Church dignitaries from all parts of the South Island are taking- part in the commemoration, which has only twice been observed in the Church—once in connection with the late Archbishop Redwood. Dean O'Donnell ie the oldest living priest in charge of a parish. j The functions include High Mass. :i luncheon for clergy, presentations by children and religious organisations, with a public reception this evening, when an illuminated address will be presented, i
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXI, Issue 148, 24 June 1940, Page 3
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114SIXTY YEARS A PRIEST. Auckland Star, Volume LXXI, Issue 148, 24 June 1940, Page 3
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