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)

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.

Last updated: December 21, 2011

St. Athanasius Alumni Association

A job well done and a life well lived. Some info on St. A's founder Father Thomas Clooney (1887-1958) from Rosemary Clooney Dailey, his niece. (click to enlarge).

Father (now Monsignor) McAteer

Father McAteer and Sister Anita John with the first grade class in 1988

Dear Father, by Neil Diamond

Reverend Francis Foley '72

Father Foley celebrated his Jubilee Mass at St. Athanasius on Sunday June 14th.

A picture of Father Foley when he was ordained in 1984.

Connie Francis - The Bells of St. Mary's

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