Dual celebration for Catholic church
St John the Baptist Catholic Church in Woy Woy has celebrated the Feast of St Francis de Sales and the birthday of its parish priest Fr Tim Raj on the same day, Friday, January 24.
The day marks the anniversary of the burial of St Francis de Sales in 1624.
The Woy Woy church has been under the pastoral care of the Missionaries of St Francis de Sales, also known as the Fransalians, since 2016.
The Eucharist was presided over by Fr Tim, joined by several other priests for the special occasion, including the Reverend Fr Brian Maloney, the Dean of the Central Coast.
The celebration included a shared meal.
SOURCE:
Media release, 28 Jan 2025
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