St. Joseph University Medical Center in Paterson celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a Mass and reception on March 17.
Doctors and staff, many of whom wore green for Irish heritage, joined the clergy for a Mass in the chapel. Msgr. George Hundt, pastor of St. Gerard and Our Lady of Pompei parishes, both in Paterson, celebrated the Mass with Father Justin Puthussery, who assists at St. Bonaventure Parish in Paterson. Deacon Lawrence Duffy, St. Joseph’s pastoral care director, assisted with the Mass.
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Afterward, a reception featuring Irish music, refreshments, and activities was held in the auditorium. The congregation of the Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth, who founded and continue to serve St. Joseph’s, also marked the 200th birthday of Mother Mary Xavier Mehegan, their foundress.
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