Celebrating Monsignor Caverly's 50th year in the priesthood

Photos by Jane Winstead 

Monsignor J. Bernard Caverly celebrated 11:30 Mass on Sunday, April 21 at St. Raphael Catholic Church to commemorate his 50 years in the priesthood. Msgr. Caverly's actual anniversary of his ordination is June 12. Following Mass, well-wishers attended a luncheon in his honor at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. Bishops Robert Lynch (St. Petersburg) and John Noonan (Orlando) as well as Archbishop John Favalora of Miami attended the occasion. Msgr. Caverly's brother, Msgr. Patrick Caverly of Altamonte Springs, and other members of the Caverly family also attended.

50th anniversary Wine and Cheese Social

Photos by Jane Winstead 

Parishioners turned out Thursday evening for the Wine and Cheese Social, celebrating the 50th anniversary of St. Raphael Catholic Church as a parish.  The social was one a series of monthly events marking the parish's half century. Next up: the 50th anniversary Gala at The Coliseum on January 26. Watch for details.

50th anniversary parish picnic

Photos by Jane Winstead

Here are photos from the 50th anniversary parish picnic, one of several events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of St. Raphael parish. Parishioners had so much fun there is talk of making it an annual event. The first Mass in St. Raphael's new church was celebrated in October 1962. The church was dedicated in February 1963. The parish is marking the half century of its existence with several events. Next: a Wine and Cheese Party in December. Watch for details.

St. Raphael's 50th anniversary celebration begins

An awesome kickoff for the 50th anniversary celebration of St. Raphael Parish. St. Raphael students and youth ministry members got together to present a parade of the coming attractions over the next six months.