Fr. Shijo Vadakumkara cuts into the cake that was made to celebrate his 20th anniversary of priesthood. COURTESY OF LAUREN JOHNSON
Knottsville, Philpot parishioners gather to celebrate pastor’s 20th ordination anniversary
BY WKC STAFF
On Jan. 21, 2024, the parishioners of St. William Parish in Knottsville and St. Lawrence Parish in Philpot gathered to honor their pastor’s 20th anniversary of priesthood.
Their pastor, Fr. Shijo Vadakumkara, was celebrated with a reception in the Mary Carrico School Gym after 10 a.m. Mass at St. William Parish. The party feast included a large cake decorated with a stole, a ciborium and a bible made of icing.
Fr. Vadakumkara had been ordained on Jan. 17, 2004.
Fr. Shijo Vadakumkara stands with a table of gifts, refreshments, a banner, and a cake honoring his 20th anniversary of priesthood. COURTESY OF LAUREN JOHNSON
Parishioners of St. William Parish in Knottsville and St. Lawrence Parish in Philpot gather to honor the 20th ordination anniversary of their pastor, Fr. Shijo Vadakumkara. COURTESY OF LAUREN JOHNSON
Fr. Shijo Vadakumkara cuts into the cake that was made to celebrate his 20th anniversary of priesthood. COURTESY OF LAUREN JOHNSON
Originally printed in the February 2024 issue of The Western Kentucky Catholic.
