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St. Margaret Pastor O'Keefe Celebrates 40 Years in Priesthood

Msgr. John O'Keefe, pastor of St. Margaret Church in Pearl River, celebrated the 40th anniversary of his ordination into the priesthood Sunday.

St. Margaret Church in Pearl River marked the 40th anniversary of the ordination into the priesthood of its pastor, Msgr. John O'Keefe, Sunday.

Pastors Joseph P. LaMorte from St. Gregory Barbarigo , Msgr. William J. Foley from Immaculate Conception,  Rev. Arthur Mastrolia from St. Paul's and Father William Cosgrove, from St. Augustine's joined in the Sunday's Mass.

The mass was followed by a reception in the auditorium. O'Keefe recognized people and communities that have supported him over the  years, including St. Margaret Parish, Cardinal Hayes High School and Archbishop Stepinac High School.

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