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Msgr. John Moretta 55th Year Ordination Anniversary Celebration

Msgr. John Moretta, pastor of Resurrection Church in Boyle Heights, presided over a special Mass on April 30 celebrating 55 years since his ordination to the priesthood and 40 years at Resurrection.

Angelus Staff| |Updated |2 Min Read

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Msgr. John Moretta, pastor of Resurrection Church in Boyle Heights, poses with his concelebrants following a special Mass on April 30 celebrating 55 years since his ordination to the priesthood and 40 years at Resurrection. (Victor Alemán)
Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis presents a certificate to Msgr. John Moretta, pastor of Resurrection Church in Boyle Heights, during a special Mass on April 30 celebrating 55 years since his ordination to the priesthood and 40 years at Resurrection. (Victor Alemán)
The standing-room-only Mass was followed by an afternoon celebration that included mariachi performances and food. (Victor Alemán)
The Blessed Virgin Mary looks on during a special Mass at Resurrection Church in Boyle Heights for Msgr. John Moretta, who was celebrating 55 years since his ordination to the priesthood and 40 years at Resurrection. (Victor Alemán)
Msgr. John Moretta, pastor of Resurrection Church in Boyle Heights, and several concelebrants preside over a special Mass on April 30 celebrating 55 years since his ordination to the priesthood and 40 years at Resurrection. (Victor Alemán)
Msgr. John Moretta, pastor of Resurrection Church in Boyle Heights, walks out with mariachi performers following a special Mass on April 30 celebrating 55 years since his ordination to the priesthood and 40 years at Resurrection. (Victor Alemán)
Msgr. John Moretta, pastor of Resurrection Church in Boyle Heights, gathers with well-wishers after a special Mass on April 30 celebrating 55 years since his ordination to the priesthood and 40 years at Resurrection. (Victor Alemán)
Msgr. John Moretta, pastor of Resurrection Church in Boyle Heights, offers communion during a special Mass on April 30 celebrating 55 years since his ordination to the priesthood and 40 years at Resurrection. (Victor Alemán)
Msgr. John Moretta, pastor of Resurrection Church in Boyle Heights, smiles with his concelebrants during a special Mass on April 30 celebrating 55 years since his ordination to the priesthood and 40 years at Resurrection. (Victor Alemán)
Msgr. John Moretta, pastor of Resurrection Church in Boyle Heights, uses incense during a special Mass on April 30 celebrating 55 years since his ordination to the priesthood and 40 years at Resurrection. (Victor Alemán)
Parishioners at Resurrection Church in Boyle Heights applaud for Msgr. John Moretta during a special Mass on April 30 celebrating 55 years since his ordination to the priesthood and 40 years at Resurrection. (Victor Alemán)
Msgr. John Moretta, pastor of Resurrection Church in Boyle Heights, offers communion during a special Mass on April 30 celebrating 55 years since his ordination to the priesthood and 40 years at Resurrection. (Victor Alemán)
Msgr. John Moretta, pastor of Resurrection Church in Boyle Heights, speaks during a special Mass on April 30 celebrating 55 years since his ordination to the priesthood and 40 years at Resurrection. (Victor Alemán)

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