Pope Francis Elevates Nine Priests to Monsignors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 3, 2020

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POPE FRANCIS ELEVATES NINE PRIESTS TO MONSIGNORS

The Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, has issued the following statement:

“With thanksgiving to Almighty God, it is with great joy that we announce the conferral of the title of Chaplain of His Holiness upon nine priests of the Diocese of Brooklyn. It is an honor that carries the title of Reverend Monsignor.

The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has honored:

Reverend Monsignor Richard J. Ahlemeyer – Pastor of St. Camillus – St. Virgilius Parish in Rockaway Beach, Queens. He was ordained to the Priesthood on March 12, 1977.

Reverend Monsignor Joseph L. Cunningham – Retired in residence at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, in Forest Hills, and Pastor Emeritus of St. Gregory the Great in Bellerose. He was ordained to the Priesthood on June 1, 1963.

Reverend Monsignor Edward P. Doran – Retired priest, who is also a part-time chaplain at Queensborough Community College. He was ordained to the Priesthood on January 14, 1984.

Reverend Monsignor Casper J. Furnari – Retired in residence and Pastor Emeritus at Holy Family Church in Fresh Meadows, Queens. He was ordained to the Priesthood on June 1, 1968.

Reverend Monsignor John J. Gildea – Retired in residence at St. Bartholomew Church in Elmhurst, Queens. He was ordained to the Priesthood on May 28, 1966.

Reverend Monsignor John P. Harrington – Retired in residence at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Astoria, Queens and Pastor Emeritus of St. Joseph’s Parish in Astoria, Queens. He was ordained to the Priesthood on May 28, 1966.

Reverend Monsignor William M. Hoppe – Pastor of St. Joan of Arc Parish in Jackson Heights, Queens. He was ordained to the Priesthood on April 15, 1978.

Reverend Monsignor Raymond P. Roden – Pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Corona, Queens. He was ordained to the Priesthood on October 3, 1981.

Reverend Monsignor John E. Vesey – Pastor of St. Michael Parish in Flushing, Queens. He was ordained to the Priesthood on June 1, 1968.

Each of these senior priests has given extraordinary service, as missionaries and pastors for many years. May God give them many more years of service to His people in Brooklyn and Queens.”

The date for the conferral of these honors will be announced at a later time.

Reverend Monsignor Richard J. Ahlemeyer