Mary’s House — Young Ryan Seneca smiles as Bishop Dennis Sullivan blesses the new “Mary’s House” after celebrating the 9:30 a.m. Mass at Saint Mary Church in Gloucester City on March 1. Once a doctor’s office, the building next to the church rectory has since been converted into a space for parish offices and programs such as youth ministry and food outreach. Photo by Debbie Troy
Saint Mary Church and Gloucester City kicked off the town-wide Irish Month last Sunday with a visit by Bishop Dennis Sullivan. After celebrating the 9:30 a.m. Mass with Msgr. William Hodge, pastor; retired Msgr. James Curran, former pastor; Father David Klein, In-Residence; and Father J. Philip Ramos, Director of Catholic Identity at Gloucester Catholic, Bishop Sullivan blessed the new “Mary’s House”
One of the parade’s many string bands.
Students from Gloucester Catholic carry a school banner.
Men flank a statue of Saint Patrick. Members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians carry a banner.
Photos by Alan M. Dumoff
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