A celebration of priesthood
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By
Bill Brewer
Msgr. Garrity marks 50 years of ministry, says vocation is a bit like Dollywood By Bill Brewer Monsignor Patrick Garrity publicly recognized a number of people vital to his vocation during a Mass celebrating the golden jubilee of his ordination to the priesthood. They included fellow priests, seminarians, some bishops, parishioners past and present—and Dolly Parton. The former have been instrumental in supporting him over 50 years, helping him in the creation and manifestation of his enduring ministry. The latter—Dollywood specifically—has helped him in his recreation and in putting his vocation into perspective. Monsignor Garrity began the jubilee Mass on May 8 at St. Albert the Great Church in Knoxville by thanking those in attendance, especially Bishop Mark Beckman and the more than 20 priests and deacons who participated. The longtime Diocese of Knoxville priest, who retired from active ministry in 2018 and currently serves as a sacramental associate at... Read more →