Father Hathaway Celebrates the 32nd Anniversary of His Ordination to the Priesthood on May 18, 2023

Posted on May 18, 2023

Thirty two years ago, our Rector, Father Hathaway, was ordained by Arlington Bishop John R. Keating. We thank you, Father, for your dedicated priestly service to our community and our diocese. Here is a prayer to offer up to the Lord on behalf of Father Hathaway and all our priests:

Gracious and loving God, we thank You for the gift of our priests.
Through them, we experience Your presence in the sacraments.

Help our priests to be strong in their vocation.
Set their souls on fire with love for Your people.

Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
Inspire them with the vision of Your Kingdom.

Give them the words they need to spread the Gospel.
Allow them to experience joy in their ministry.

Help them to become instruments of Your divine grace.

We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest.

Amen.

Basilica parish staff members sing Father Hathaway a happy anniversary song during a party held in honor of him celebrating 32 years as a priest this afternoon.