Father Lankford-Stokes installed as pastor of Rumson parish
November 17, 2024 at 4:44 p.m.
Father Michael Lankford-Stokes was installed as the 10th pastor of Holy Cross Parish, Rumson, by Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., during a Nov. 17 Mass held in the parish church.
Bishop O'Connell was principal celebrant of the Mass. He was joined at the altar by Father Lankford-Stokes, who was homilist, and several priests from the Diocese as well as friends and colleagues with whom Father Lankford-Stokes has served in ministry during his nearly 33 years of priesthood.
"The installation of a pastor is a time of great joy and celebration for a parish," Bishop O'Connell said, looking out to the congregation that included parishioners, parish staff and volunteers, students and staff from Holy Cross Academy and folks from other neighboring parishes.
More to come on this story.
Bishop O'Connell and Father Lankford-Stokes pose for a photo with Christopher McCarrick, principal of Holy Cross Academy, and students who participated in the Presentation of the Gifts during Mass. Mike Ehrmann photoPHOTO GALLERY: Father Lankford-Stokes installation as Rumson parish pastor
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Father Michael Lankford-Stokes was installed as the 10th pastor of Holy Cross Parish, Rumson, by Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., during a Nov. 17 Mass held in the parish church.
Bishop O'Connell was principal celebrant of the Mass. He was joined at the altar by Father Lankford-Stokes, who was homilist, and several priests from the Diocese as well as friends and colleagues with whom Father Lankford-Stokes has served in ministry during his nearly 33 years of priesthood.
"The installation of a pastor is a time of great joy and celebration for a parish," Bishop O'Connell said, looking out to the congregation that included parishioners, parish staff and volunteers, students and staff from Holy Cross Academy and folks from other neighboring parishes.
More to come on this story.
Bishop O'Connell and Father Lankford-Stokes pose for a photo with Christopher McCarrick, principal of Holy Cross Academy, and students who participated in the Presentation of the Gifts during Mass. Mike Ehrmann photoPHOTO GALLERY: Father Lankford-Stokes installation as Rumson parish pastor