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WHEREAS, on May 2, 2010, the Reverend John E. Dinello will celebrate his silver anniversary with a Mass of Thanksgiving at Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph parish; and
WHEREAS, Father Dinello has served as the pastor of that parish since 2005 and previously served as the pastor at St. Michael's parish in Pitcairn; and
WHEREAS, Father Dinello is an active member of the Bloomfield community who works tirelessly to support activities and organizations, including Little Italy Days, Bloomfield community groups, the farmers' market and the Fallen Officers Memorial; and
WHEREAS, Father Dinello recently retired from his role as a military chaplain, where he served in Germany during the Persian Gulf War, and he travels to local cemeteries with veterans on Memorial Day; and
WHEREAS, Father Dinello was ordained on May 11, 1985, after completing his studies at LaRoche College and Mount St. Mary's Seminary; and
WHEREAS, Father Dinello was born and raised in Washington, PA and is the middle child of his family with three brothers and a sister.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh congratulates the Reverend John E. Dinello on the 25th anniversary of his priesthood and commends him for his commitment and dedication to the people and communities he serves; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares May 2, 2010, "Father John Dinello Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.