“I’m a city kid, so I never would have thought that I would have enjoyed living in the small town down there and just ministering to those two communities, but I did,” said Father Dolan, 66, who grew up in south Minneapolis.īefore he started parish work, Father Dolan served as a chaplain at North Memorial hospital from 1983 to 1986, where he learned about caring for the sick and dying, as well as their families. Paul in Zumbrota helped him get to know parishioners better. Of the 10 parishes where he’s served as pastor or associate since his 1983 ordination, the six years he spent serving smaller, rural communities at St. Looking back on his 35 years as a priest in the archdiocese, Father Tim Dolan said he’s loved working with parishioners, but he also has thoroughly enjoyed administration and hiring. John the Evangelist, Little Canada 1987-1990 The following priests - Father Tim Dolan, Father Paul Feela, Father Jerome Fehn, Father Joe Fink, Father Michael Joncas, Father Mark Juettner and Father Curtis Lybarger - agreed to be interviewed and share their stories with freelance writer Susan Klemond. 1, 2021, to reflect on their ministries for this feature, which runs through page 17. The Catholic Spirit invited all priests who have retired since Sept. Paul and Minneapolis have had varied ministries, from a seasoned combat chaplain to a world-renown liturgical composer, and academic faculty members to longtime parish pastors. Recently retired priests in the Archdiocese of St.
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