Monsignor celebrates his 90th birthday, and 65 years as a priest

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Monday, May 15, 2017
Msgr. celebrates his 90th birthday, and 65 years as a priest
Msgr. celebrates his 90th birthday, and 65 years as a priest. Sarah Bloomquist reports during Action News at 6 p.m. on May 14, 2017.

LAWNCREST (WPVI) -- There was a lot to celebrate Sunday at The Church of Saint William in Philadelphia's Lawncrest neighborhood.

Not only are they celebrating Mother's Day, but Monsignor James Mortimer is celebrating 65 years in the priesthood.

He is also celebrating his 90th birthday.

The monsignor led the morning Mass.

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