Distinguished Visitor to St. Vitus School

This past week we had a distinguished visitor to our two parishes here in New Castle.  Father George Mangalapilly is a priest of the Diocese of Satna, India.  He came to the USA this summer to do mission appeals in various parishes on behalf of his missionary diocese.  I asked him to talk with the students of St. Vitus School, and he gladly accepted my invitation.

Father George is rector of the college seminary in his diocese.  He holds a S.T.D. from the Greg in Rome in dogmatic theology, but don't hold that against him.  He is a cheerful and delightful priestly presence, and we are glad that he came our way.  He will preach at all Masses in St. Vitus Parish this weekend.

Here is Father George and myself, and the response of our students.