Our Lady Of Fatima In Wilton To Honor Pastor On 50th Anniversary

WILTON, Conn. -- Our Lady of Fatima in Wilton will honor its pastor, the Rev. Michael Palmer, as he celebrates the golden jubilee of his priesthood Sunday, according to the church's website.

The Rev. Michael Palmer of Our Lady of Fatima in Wilton celebrates the golden jubilee of his priesthood Sunday.
Photo Credit: *Anthony Buzzeo, File photo*

by The Daily Voice

05/25/2013 4:00 a.m.

Palmer, 76, will celebrate a Mass at noon on May 26, the actual 50th anniversary of his first Mass as a priest. He has served all 50 years in the Diocese of Bridgeport, 36 of those years as the pastor at Our Lady of Fatima.

After the Mass, the parish will host a reception from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday in the school's gymnasium. All are invited to attend, including Palmer's family and friends.

Palmer will be arranging his retirement this year with the diocese. He is only the fourth pastor in the Wilton church's history.

Old Lady of Fatima is located at 229 Danbury Road in Wilton. Call 203-762-3928 for more information.

The Daily Voice wrote about Palmer's work at the parish, the growth of its program and the vitality of its volunteers. Read the story here.

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