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Fr. Maurice Cooke

Years ago, after almost 20 years of Marriage, my husband had family problem that was causing tension between us. We decided to see Fr. Maurice who married us in 1964. After listening to us and what we were experiencing, he calmly told my husband to “take a sharp...

Fr. Francis Vivacqua

Artwork, Featured

Father Vivacqua reminds us each and every week that “The sun will come out tomorrow”. He provides insight and meaning to each gospel reading in a straight forward and positive fashion. He often accompanies each homily with everyday examples of how we can...

Fr. Lucio

Written

I would like to give a heartfelt thank you to Father Lucio of Our Lady Star of the Sea in North Myrtle beach, South Carolina. On a moment’s notice, with my older sister hospitalized with stage 4 lung cancer after a 2 1/2-year battle, he dropped what he was doing at a...

Fr. Joseph O’Brien

Written

Dear Father Joe, We want to thank you for all the years you supported our family. Through the sad times -deaths of my husband and son. And a happy ones – our daughter‘s wedding. You have been an immense source of spiritual comfort and guidance. We are forever...

Fr. Tomi Thomas

Written

Fr Tomi Thomas has been so special to our family. He is so knowledgeable and determined to teach the faith. He loves our family, especially our girls. He does everything he can to include all parishioners and beyond. He is a true leader, and our parish is blessed to...