Hundreds of people gathered at St. John Church in Bangor on Friday, August 29, to honor and express their gratitude to Msgr. Jean-Paul Labrie and Msgr. Frank Murray, who were granted the title of monsignor, with the rank of Chaplain to His Holiness, by Pope Francis, just days before he died. During a Mass held in their honor, the proclamations naming them monsignors were read and presented to them, and Bishop James Ruggieri offered a prayer of blessing. Msgr. Labrie is currently pastor of St. John Vianney Parish in Fort Kent, while Msgr. Murray is retired from active ministry. Such has been their impact on the faithful through the years that people traveled from across the diocese and beyond to attend the Mass and reception. Read more about the beautiful celebration: https://portlanddiocese.org/news/celebration-held-newly-named-monsignors
