12 segments of my life

1 year old in 1953, wearing a rumper, not a dress !

As I turn 72 today, I look back at 12 segments that have fashioned my life from birth until today. I thank God for my family and the many families that have enriched my life over the years. I have lived through many experiences mentioned in yesterday’s post on the Priesthood, and pray that I will continue to help all those who need my help.

1.       My birth and childhood, in my home parish of St. Julian’s.(1952-1970)
2.       My 7 years at the Seminary in Floriana. (1970-1977)
3.       My first assignment as assistant parish priest in my home town of St. Julian’s, Malta (1977-1981)
4.       My first parish in New York, Holy Sprit in New Hyde Park. (1981-1991)
5.       My second parish St Anthony of Padua in Rocky Point, NY. (1991-1996)
6.       My third parish at Holy Family, Hicksville, NY (1996-1998)
7.       My fourth parish at St Stanislaus Kostka, Pleasant Valley, NY (1998-2002)
8.       A 6-month Sabbatical with the monks of St Joseph’s Abbey, Spencer, Massachusetts. (2002-2003)
9.       My first parish in Oregon, St Elizabeth of Hungary, John Day OR. (2002-2005)
10.    My second parish at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, in Baker City, Oregon (2005-2013)
11.    My third parish in St. Francis de Sales, Bend, Oregon (2013-2016)
12.    Serving as chaplain at Hilltop Gardens and Simblija Care Home, and Naxxar parish, Malta (2016-present)