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Archdiocese’s 2020 anniversary priests

The priests of the Archdiocese of Washington celebrating 60th, 50th, 40th and 25th anniversaries in 2020 are profiled in this special series. Pictured above is Father James Meyers, a retired priest celebrating his 50th anniversary this year.

In this series

Marking 25th anniversary as a priest, Father Reynierse thankful for a lifetime of blessings

Reflecting on celebrating his 25th anniversary as a Catholic priest in 2020, Father Peter Reynierse said, “I truly feel so unbelievably, incredibly blessed.” The priest – who is...

Legacy of Catholic faith in Korea has shaped life and work of St. Andrew Kim’s pastor

The legacy of faith of the Korean Catholic saints and martyrs, and the deep faith of everyday Catholics with roots in that nation, have shaped the life and ministry of Father...

Drawing on his Southern Maryland roots, Father Keith Woods marks his 25th year living his lifelong dream as a priest

For Father Keith Woods, Southern Maryland is more than just home. It is where his mother’s family planted their roots in 1650, where he grew up in the community at St. John...

Marking 25th anniversary, Father Studniewski sees his ministry as bringing Christ to people, and people to Christ

Prior to his 1995 ordination as a priest for the Archdiocese of Washington and the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, Father Gary Studniewski served in the U.S. Army,...

Being a priest is ‘the only thing I ever wanted to be,’ Father Richard Mullins says on his 25th anniversary

When Father Richard Mullins was a young boy in grade school at Our Lady of Good Counsel School in Vienna, Virginia, he knew he wanted to be a Catholic priest someday. “It was the...

After Wall Street and business world, over past 25 years Father Kennedy has served as parish priest and teacher

As he marks the 25th anniversary of his priesthood, Father Kevin Kennedy could say that God had a “business plan” for his life, because his road to the priesthood wound through...

Over four decades, Msgr. Chimiak has brought Christ to people as parish priest and as Air Force and police chaplain

In the 40 years since his ordination as a priest for the Archdiocese of Washington, Msgr. Karl Chimiak has held many job titles: parochial vicar, pastor, Maryland State Police...

40 years after his ordination, Msgr. John Myslinski remains grateful for his life as a priest

Now retired, Msgr. John Myslinski is at home living in the Berkshires region of his native Massachusetts with his sister Donna and their Labrador retriever Chocolate. And in a...

As missionary priest, Father William Ryan returned to Togo, West Africa where he had served in Peace Corps

The discernment of priestly vocations runs in the family for Father William Ryan, yet it was not until he traveled far from home that he discovered the mission that would...

From parish ministry to anointing COVID-19 patients, Father Meyers has journeyed with people to God during 50 years as a priest

The journey of Father James Meyers’ life has wound through Omaha, Nebraska, where he grew up in a devout Catholic family, to 50 years as a parish priest for the Archdiocese of...

Over 50 years, veteran priest’s ministry has centered on seminary and administrative work for Sulpicians

Marking his 50th anniversary as a priest in 2020, Father Thomas Ulshafer said priests persevere through challenges over the years with God’s grace, which also helps married...

Priests of Archdiocese of Washington marking 50th anniversaries in 2020

This year, the following priests of the Archdiocese of Washington are celebrating the golden jubilee of their priesthood. Father Robert A. Finamore, a retired priest of the...

Father Goode’s 60 years as priest include years as Southern Maryland pastor and principal

When Joseph Ellis heard that his longtime parish, Sacred Heart in Bushwood, Maryland, would finally be getting a new pastor in 1976, he said, “Good!” Then he asked what was the...

Life of prayer drew Msgr. Laczko to priesthood and marks his life in West Virginia retirement

Now Msgr. T. Ansgar Laczko, 87, is living in retirement in a cabin in a rural area near Martinsburg, West Virginia, a state that advertises itself as “Wild and Wonderful” and is...