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Retired bishops, priest celebrate over 70 years ordained

Bishop Raymond Goedert, Bishop John “Jack” Gorman and Father William “Bill” Flaherty celebrated their 71st ordination anniversary with family and friends on May 1, 2023. They are the last remaining classmates who were ordained in 1952 from University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary. Retired Auxiliary Bishop Francis Kane read a congratulatory letter from Cardinal Cupich and Monsignor Wayne Prist read the names of all who were ordained in 1952 who have passed away during the gathering. Bishop Gorman was rector of USML, Bishop Goedert was president of the Canon Law Society and vicar general. He was also a survivor of the Andria Doria which sunk in 1956. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop John Gorman, Bishop Raymond Goedert and Father William Flaherty share a laugh at their celebratory event. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A poster displays all of the men in their graduating class. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Retired Auxiliary Bishop Francis Kane reads a congratulatory letter from Cardinal Cupich during the celebration. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A cake for the jubilarians celebrating their anniversaries was shared by family and friends. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Monsignor Wayne Prist reads the names of all who were ordained in 1952 who have passed away. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Scott Donahue, president and CEO of Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, toasts the jubilarians. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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