Pontifical Honors

Pontifical Honors Bestowed on Alumni

In August, several of our alumni were bestowed with pontifical honors by Pope Francis for their service to the Church. We would like to congratulate the following alumni for this tremendous honor: Charlie Deters ‘46, Mark Guilfoyle ‘76, Deacon Gerald Franzen ‘60, Msgr. Ronald Ketteler ‘53, Msgr. Gerald Twadell ‘ 59, and Msgr. Daniel Vogelpohl ‘67, Tim Fitzgerald ‘63 were awarded The Cross Pro-Ecclesia et Pontifice for distinguished service to the church.

Chaplain to His Holiness (monsignor) was bestowed to priests who have distinguished themselves to the church. Msgr. Ronald Ketteler ‘53, Msgr. Gerald Twadell ‘ 59, and Msgr. Daniel Vogelpohl ‘67 received this honor.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE MESSENGER