December 9, 2009
Monsignor to mark 50th ordination anniversary
On Dec. 20 a special Mass will be celebrated at Notre Dame Church in Denver to mark the 50th anniversary of the ordination of its pastor, Msgr. Leo Horrigan.
A native of Shenandoah, Iowa, Msgr. Horrigan went to St. Francis de Sales High School and Regis College in Denver before attending St. Thomas Seminary. Following his ordination on Dec. 20, 1959, he served as assistant pastor at several Denver parishes: Holy Family, St. John (now Good Shepherd) and St. Philomena, where he was eventually named pastor in 1969. He also served at Divine Redeemer in Colorado Springs.
In 1970, Msgr. Horrigan was named vicar for priests in the Denver Archdiocese and vice-chancellor before taking over as pastor at Blessed Sacrament six years later. In 1989, he was named pastor at Notre Dame Parish.
In 2000 he was awarded the title of monsignor by Pope John Paul II.
The liturgy to honor Msgr. Horrigan will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 20 at Notre Dame Church, 2190 S. Sheridan Blvd. in Denver. Following Mass, a reception will be held in the Family Center.
ll past and present parishioners are invited to the celebration.
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