The Beacon on the Boulevard still shines strong after 100 years.
(click photo to enlarge)
-
The Most Reverend Nelson Perez stepped down from the altar to interact with the cengregation.
-
Alumni, friends and former parishioners gathered to celebrate St. Jerome Parish's 100th birthday. One alumni, Therese Osborne came all the way from Ireland
-
St. Jerome has been blessed with six wonderful Pastors over the years. Shown are current Pastor Fr. Bill Jerse, the Most Reverend Nelson Perez, Fr. Thomas Haren and Fr. Francis Walsh.
-
St. Jerome Pastor, Fr. Bill Jerse, waits to greet the congregation after Mass.
-
Former Pastor, Fr. Tom Haren, enjoyed catching up with former parishioners.
-
Former Associate, Fr. John Sullivan, came back to celebrate with former Pastor, Fr. Francis Walsh.
-
Over 450 people gathered at the Irish American Club East Side to ejnoy a delicious luncheon and catch up with old friends and classmates.
-
Gala Co-chairs Carla & Jim Gallagher were joined by Sr. Ruth Ann (former Principal of St. Jerome School & former parish secretary) and Fritzie Holtcamp, (former administrative assistant), along with Helen Kelbach & Cindy Szafraniec.
-
Councilman Michael Polensek looks on as Bishop Perez greets long time parishioner and the oldest alumni in attendance, Marie Grdina Oliver Wagner.