RESOLUTION CELEBRATING FATHER MICHAEL FRANCIS FLYNN'S 49 YEARS OF SERVICE at NATIVITY OF OUR LORD PARISH
WHEREAS, Father Michael Francis Flynn is leaving Nativity of Our Lord Parish after 49 years of dedicated service; and
WHEREAS, The Mayor and City Council have been informed of this milestone by the Honorable Patrick D. Thompson, Alderman of the 11th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Fr. Michael Francis Flynn was born on December 2, 1935 into Saint Gabriel Parish to the late Michael Joseph and Maty Ellen Flynn; and
WHEREAS, The consummate middle child, Fr. Michael Francis Flynn grew up with 9 other siblings.
WHEREAS, Fr. Michael Francis Flynn was ordained a Carmelite Priest on May 27,1961; and
WHEREAS, Fr. Michael Francis Flynn first celebrated Mass at St. Gabriel's Parish; and
WHEREAS, Fr. Michael Francis Flynn is also a Doctor of Psychology who has published numerous articles, a book report and conducted over 30 professional presentations and workshops at the annual meetings of American Society of Clinical Hypnosis.
WHEREAS, Fr. Michael Francis Flynn is a member of over 25 professional organizations including serving as past president of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis and the Leadership Council of the National Institute for Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine.
WHEREAS, Fr. Michael Francis Flynn has received numerous awards and has been recognized for his extensive work in psychology, hypnosis, psychotherapy, pain management and personality assessment; and
WHEREAS, Fr. Michael Francis Flynn began to serve as priest at Nativity of Our Lord Parish in 1967 and served for 49 wonderful years; and
WHEREAS, During Fr. Michael Francis Flynn 49 years he has played an important role in the spiritual life of many parishioners at Nativity of Our Lord Parish; and
WHEREAS, all who know him will attest that Fr. Michael Francis Flynn is a kind and compassionate man, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by his many friends and neighbors, and dear...
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