Archbishop Michael Visits the Church of the Mother of God for 60th Anniversary Celebration, Fr. Matthew’s 50 Years of Priesthood, and Tonsuring of Two Readers

Mays Landing, NJ – On August 8, the parish of the Church of the Mother of God, Joy of All the Sorrowful, was blessed with an archpastoral visitation by His Eminence Archbishop Michael. The occasion brought together three significant celebrations: the 60th anniversary of the parish, the 50th anniversary of the ordination of the Very Rev. Dr. Matthew Searfoorce to the priesthood, and the tonsuring of two men to the office of Reader.