St Joseph High School Nazareth Academy - Excelsior Yearbook (Victoria, TX)

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Priests Emphasize the f vM. Father Toal Standing in the very heart of Victoria, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish has given inestimable cour- age to countless individuals. It reaches out to many Catholics to guide and bring them to the real- ization of God. FATHER TOM COLLINS oversees all of the parish welfare and is highly re- garded and respected by his parishio- ners.i I

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With Zeal and Enthusiasm FATHER EUSTACE HERMES, pastor and the head of the Victoria Deanery, works diligently everyday to perform all the necessary pastoral duties expected of him by his parishioners. FATHER EN DA McKENNA. newcom- er to Our Lady of Victory Church, has done a tre mendous job in reducing the pastors daily duties. His enthusiasm in performing these tasks is often conta- gious. Besides his duties as assistant pastor of St. Mary ' s Church, FATHER JOHN ORR also instructs the junior religion class and moderates the weekly CCD classes.

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Pastoral in Their Duties The lives of the Spanish-speak- ing population center about their Church. Aided by a deep knowl- edge and understanding of the lan- guage, customs, and beliefs of the Latin American people, Father Richard, Father Vincent, and Brother Christopher are able to work with them in their quest for the ultimate goal, everlasting hap- piness. FATHER RICHARD TOAL. pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, gives a boost to the spiritual growth and wel- fare of all his Latin America parish- ioners. FATHER VINCENT PATRIZl not on- ly performs many duties as assistant pastor, hut also administers the sacra- ments and gives the people spiritual guidance. BROTHER CHRISTOPHER DOYLE is able to reach the younger genera- tion through his patient guidance, un- derstanding, and hard work with the Boy Scouts.