Members of Leitrim choir receive prestigious award conferred by the Pope
The unique and prestigious medals were presented by Fr Frank Garvey P.P. who marked his 50th Golden Jubilee on Saturday 13th June, culminating in a very special and memorable weekend in Parish history.
Four Members of St Mary's Church Choir were honoured at Mass on Sunday 14th June last in St Mary's Church, Carrick on Shannon when they were presented with the Benemerenti Medal for recognition of their long and dedicated service to our parish community.
Carmel O Rourke, Ken Moran, Pauline Moran and Mary Deignan are the proud and well deserved recipients.
Benemerenti (derived from the Latin for "well-deserving") is a prestigious award conferred by the Pope on members of the clergy and laity in recognition of long and exceptional service to the Catholic Church, their families, and their local communities.
The unique and prestigious medals were presented by Fr Frank Garvey P.P. who marked his 50th Golden Jubilee on Saturday 13th June, culminating in a very special and memorable weekend in Parish history.