September 2, at the conclusion of Sunday mass and in the presence of the parish community, Fr. Pio Jimenez was surprised by the commemorative plaque from the Superior General Very Rev. Tomaz Mavric, CM.
Thank you, Fr. Pio., for your years of dedicated service!
He is the oldest Vincentian serving in Panama. A native of Panama, he was ordained May 25, 1968. Since then he has served in a variety of parochial ministries. He has also served as Superior of various houses and on ht “Panama Commission”
And thank you for the special efforts of the Eastern Province Provincial Office and the members of St. Mary’s Parish, Balboa, Panama.
Palm Sunday Procession Balboa 2014
Along with the Vincentian family,Fathers,Brothers & Daughters,I thank Our Lord for Fr. Pio’s priestly service to the people of Panama. Please pass along my joy to Father Pio.
Ed Ambrose,St. Joe’s,AA,1957
It was my honor to be in the seminary and priesthood with Fr Pio.
His humble dedication and love of the people he served in Panama is a testimony to the teachings of our beloved founder, St. Vincent de Paul.
We pray you have many more healthy and happy years.
Thanks