Newly installed Father Dayton committed to being 'a spiritual father' for Princeton parish
September 22, 2024 at 8:40 p.m.
St. Paul Parish, Princeton, marked the official installation of Father Christopher Dayton as pastor Sept. 22, and the parish community heard directly from its new spiritual leader just how much he appreciates being there.
“Each Sunday, I look out during Mass,” said Father Dayton in his homily, “and I am reminded of our rich culture and diversity that gives our parish its uniqueness, and I thank God each and every day that this is where I serve his people … I promise to give of myself totally, to this parish and to each of you … I promise to love and to care for each of you as a spiritual father and will do all I can with God’s help.”
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., celebrated the Mass of installation, joined by priests of the Diocese and deacons of the parish. Coinciding with the parish’s annual multicultural Parish Fest celebration, the multi-lingual Mass included both Spanish and English music and readings, as well as intercessory prayers in multiple languages and a procession of ministry and parish mission leaders.
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St. Paul Parish, Princeton, marked the official installation of Father Christopher Dayton as pastor Sept. 22, and the parish community heard directly from its new spiritual leader just how much he appreciates being there.
“Each Sunday, I look out during Mass,” said Father Dayton in his homily, “and I am reminded of our rich culture and diversity that gives our parish its uniqueness, and I thank God each and every day that this is where I serve his people … I promise to give of myself totally, to this parish and to each of you … I promise to love and to care for each of you as a spiritual father and will do all I can with God’s help.”
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., celebrated the Mass of installation, joined by priests of the Diocese and deacons of the parish. Coinciding with the parish’s annual multicultural Parish Fest celebration, the multi-lingual Mass included both Spanish and English music and readings, as well as intercessory prayers in multiple languages and a procession of ministry and parish mission leaders.
More to come on this story.