July 2022 archive of Parish News Blog
In Memoriam-Fr. Henry McDaid
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 7/28/22
Father Henry Anthony McDaid, age 84, died of natural causes on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Bessemer, AL. A native of Derry, Northern Ireland, Father McDaid graduated from St. Columb’s College, Derry (1957) and St. Kieran’s College, Kilkenny (1963). He was ordained by Bishop Peter Birch at St. Mary’s ... Read More »
Welcome to our Pastor Fr. Jon Chalmers
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 7/06/22
Bishop Steven Raica of the Diocese of Birmingham, appointed Fr. Jon Chalmers as the next Pastor of Prince of Peace Catholic Church effective July 5, 2022. Fr. Chalmers appointment follows the retirement of our second Pastor, Fr. John Fallon who has served faithfully for the past 23 years.
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Fr. Fallon, Pastor Emeritus
Posted by Ms Jill Spero on 7/01/22
Father Fallon received the title of Pastor Emeritus from Bishop Steven Raica! This retirement honor acknowledges his 53 years of priestly service to the people of the Diocese of Birmingham. We were truly blessed to have him at Prince of Peace for 24 years.