World's Oldest Oblate Celebrates 100th Birthday
On December 29, 2002, FR. JOSEPH LYONS, OMI, the oldest
living member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, celebrated his
100th birthday at the Madonna Residence in San Antonio, TX, where he
resides. A more festive birthday party took place on January 3.Fr. Joe pronounced his first vows as an Oblate on August 2, 1924, and was ordained to the priesthood on June 7, 1929.
Photos from the January 3 Birthday Party: Click on thumbnail to enlarge (photos courtesy of Fr. Ed de Leon, OMI)
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