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WHEREAS, Chorbishop Michael J. Kail celebrated his 50th anniversary of ordination into the priesthood on September 14, 2024; and
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WHEREAS, Chorbishop Michael J. Kail has served our Maronite Community since 1974 at several parishes throughout the Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles; and
WHEREAS, Chorbishop Michael J. Kail retired as the Pastor of Saint Maron Church in Youngstown, Ohio in January 2020 and returned to his home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, Our Lady of Victory Maronite Church is pleased and grateful to have her native son, Chorbishop Michael J. Kail, now supporting us liturgically, spiritually and administratively; and
WHEREAS, his dedication to spiritual guidance and community service has enriched the lives of many; and
WHEREAS, all members of the Maronite community, the parishioners of Our Lady of Victory Maronite Church and the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania join in recognizing and commending Chorbishop Michael J. Kail’s remarkable contributions to the Maronite Community, to Our Lady of Victory Maronite Church and all of the parishes he has so devotedly and tirelessly shepherded always remaining strong in the strength that is Jesus Christ (2 Timothy 2:2);and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does herby commend Chorbishop Michael J. Kail on celebrating his 50th Anniversary
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, September 28,2024 to be “Chorbishop Michael J. Kail Day” in the City of Pittsburgh