St. Mary's Catholic Church
Victoria, Texas
Pastor - December 4, 1985 to January 14, 1998
 
 

On January 14, 1998 Father Joe was transferred from St. Mary's after twelve years.He left for for Rome, Italy on January 28, 1998 to study at the Pontifical North AmericanCollege, and attend the Institute for Continuing Theological Education at the Vatican City State.  This time is called a Sabbatical - a time of study, spiritual renewal, rest and recreation.  Father Joe also visited the Czech Republic and returned to the U.S.A. on May 28, 1998.  He then spent time with family and relatives until receiving new assignment in the Diocese of Victoria.  

Fr. Joe returned to the U.S.A. as of May 29th, 1998. On July 29th, 1998 he was
assigned as permanent pastor at Assumption Parish in Ganado, Texas. 


Goodbye Fr. Joe and Godspeed - We'll miss you!
Some pictures from Fr. Joe's farewell party on January 11, 1998 at St. Mary's Activity Center 
Goodbye banner photo
A banner says it all... 
Fr. Joe & Bishop Fellhauer Fr. Joe & Mary Fr. Joe party-goers
Fr. Joe & Bishop Fellhauer
St. Mary's Parishioner Mary & Fr. Joe
Well-wishers at the farewell party
 

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