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The Sending on Mission Mass of Frs. Tom Keyes and John Molloy Sunday, March 7th On Sunday, March 7th, a Sending on Mission Mass was celebrated for Fr. Tom Keyes, a returning missionary, and Fr. John Molloy, the two newest members of the Society of St. James. Cardinal Seán O'Malley, Archbishop of Boston and Society President, presented the missionaries with the Mission Cross. Also in attendance was Director Fr. Kevin Hays, current members and alumni of the Society, as well as friends and family of Frs. Keyes and Molloy who made the journey to Boston for the special occasion. Fr. Molloy, from the Diocese of Killaloe, Ireland is currently serving in El Bautismo de Jesús Parish in Monte Sinai, on the outskirts of the city of Guayaquil, Ecuador.
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From left: Fr. John Molloy, Cardinal Seán O'Malley, Fr. Thomas Keyes and Fr. Kevin Hays.
The priests process into St. Stephen's Church.
(photo credits: Michele Morgan)
Cardinal O'Malley was the principal celebrant at the mass.
Above, Fr. Molloy's parents bring up the gifts at the offertory procession. They flew in from Ireland to attend the sending mass.
Fr. Molloy extends the sign of peace to his parents.
(photo credits: Michele Morgan)
Ten other priests concelebrated the mass with Cardinal O'Malley. Among there were the two new missionaries, current Society members, Society alumni and priests from Boston and Ireland.
Fr. Kevin Hays and Fr. Tom Keyes
Cardinal O'Malley and Fr. Kevin Hays.
Cardinal O'Malley presents Frs. Molloy and Keyes with the mission crosses. (photo credits: Michele Morgan)
(photo credits: Michele Morgan)
Presenting Fr. John Molloy and Fr. Tom Keyes - the two newest missionaries of the Society of St. James!
(photo credits: Michele Morgan)
Cardinal O'Malley and Fr. Molloy greet the parishioners.
Fr. Keyes and Fr. Molloy chat with Mr. Molloy after mass.
The Cardinal and concelebrating priests get together for a group photo at the end of mass.
From left: Fr. David Costello of the Diocese of Limerick, Ireland, currently serving as Country Coordinator of Peru, Fr. John Molloy of the Diocese of Killaloe, Ireland and Fr. Colm Hogan, currently serving in Ecuador, also of the Diocese of Killaloe.
Fr. John Molloy takes a photo alongside Cardinal O'Malley and his parents, Gerard and Margaret Molloy.
