Honor Priest's 40th Anniversary

Senate Resolution No. 1395 BY: Senator GRIFFO COMMENDING The Reverend Paul F. Angelicchio upon the occasion of celebrating the 40th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood WHEREAS, The spiritual guidance and nurturing of the citizens of the State of New York is of great importance to the vitality and well-being of our communities; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to bring full recognition and just tribute to those men and women of religious commitment who accept the responsibility of moral leadership and render the wisdom of human understanding; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend The Reverend Paul F. Angelicchio upon the occasion of celebrating the 40th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood; and WHEREAS, Reverend Paul F. Angelicchio was born to the late Mary (Giansanti) and Angelo Angelicchio on July 28, 1951, in Rome, New York; he attended both Harvey E. Alter School, and Staley Jr. High School, and graduated from Rome Catholic High School in 1969; and WHEREAS, Reverend Paul F. Angelicchio pursued his theological studies at Holy Apostles Seminary in Crowell, Connecticut, and earned his degree from St. Bernard's Seminary in Rochester, New York; and WHEREAS, On May 7th, 1977, Reverend Paul F. Angelicchio was ordained into the priesthood by Bishop Frank Harrison; and WHEREAS, Over the years, Reverend Paul F. Angelicchio has served many congregations in various capacities including Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Director and Founder of the Corcorn Faith Center, Parochial Vicar at St. Ann's Church, Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Pompei Church, Pastor of Holy Family Church, and Pastor of Our Lady of Pompei/St. Peter's Church; in addition, he held the title of Police Chaplain for the City of Syracuse for 22 years; and WHEREAS, Currently, The Reverend Paul F. Angelicchio is the Pastor of St. John the Baptist and Transfiguration Church in Rome, New York; a native son of the Church, he officiated his first Mass on May 8, 1977; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when a person of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention, it is appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend that individual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend The Reverend Paul F. Angelicchio upon the occasion of celebrating the 40th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Reverend Paul F. Angelicchio.