The Marian Medal ~ Deacon Brendan Brides

The Marian Medal was first presented by Bishop Connolly in 1968. The medal is given in recognition of the dedication and service of parishioners, throughout the diocese, to the Church and to the their individual parish. One individual, a man or woman, is recommended  by the pastor of each parish annually.

This year, on November 23rd, the medals were blessed and presented by Bishop Da Cunha during a ceremony of mid-afternoon prayer, Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction held at Saint Mary’s Cathedral in Fall River.

The Medal is made of sterling silver. It is embossed with a Miraculous medal on one side and the Fall River diocesan coat of arms on the other.

This year's Christ The King Recipient was the very well known Bill Kelley. For over twenty years Bill has served the parish and the Church as a eucharistic minister, a grand knight, an usher, an altar server, a sacristan and in a host of  other ministries. Also, for many years Bill has been active in collecting scrap metal which he converts to cash for the needs of those in Mission Honduras.

From all the parishioners and staff at Christ The King: well done Bill and thank you!