Pastors
It takes special people to build a parish and since 1928 St. Athanasius has had excellent leadership. In that time seven men have stepped forward to build the incredible legacy that is St. Athanasius parish. The History of Pastoral leadership of the Parish is as follows:


   Reverend Thomas L. Clooney, Founding Pastor (1928-1958)
   Monsignor Hugh F. McMullan, Pastor (1958-1974)
   Reverend John J. Caulfield, Pastor (1974-1979)
   Reverend (now Monsignor) Michael J. Burke, Pastor (1979-1988)
   Reverend (now Monsignor) Kenneth P. McAteer (1988- 1994)
   Monsignor Herbert A. Bevard, Pastor (1994-2008)
   Reverend Joseph F. Okonski, Pastor (2008-Present)

Father McAteer and Sister Anita John with the first grade class in 1988
Reverend Francis Foley '72
Father Foley celebrated his Jubilee Mass at St. Athanasius on Sunday June 14th.
Father (now Monsignor) McAteer
Two of St. A's homegrown Priests - Father Joseph Okonski (Left) and Father Francis Foley (Right), June 14th, 2009, at the conclusion of Father Foley's 25th Jubilee Mass.
(Left) Monsignor McMullan at the 1967 Graduation ceremony
Then Father McMullan and Mother John Evangelist (Principal) in1959 Blessing of the renovated school.
A picture of Father Foley when he was ordained in 1984.
Silent Night - Olivia Newton John
Last updated: January 9, 2010
St. Athanasius Alumni Association