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High school honors Bishop Machebeuf
By John Gleason
A presentation on the life of Colorado pioneer Bishop Joseph P. Machebeuf and a Mass honoring the 150th anniversary of his arrival to Denver was held at his namesake high school on Nov. 5. Main celebrant of the Mass was Archbishop Charles Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Loretto Sister Rosemary Wilcox, founding principal of Bishop Machebeuf High School, and Richard Thompson, superintendent of Catholic schools, were among the guests in attendance.
In his homily, the archbishop spoke of Machebeuf’s ministry here, noting that at the time of his death, he had established 102 of the 144 Catholic churches in the state. The chalice used at the Mass was the same one Father Machebeuf brought to Colorado with him on his arrival.
On behalf of the school, Machebeuf principal Jessie Skipwith presented the archbishop with the gift of a breviary that was owned by Bishop Machebeuf.
For related coverage, visit http://www.archden.org/index.cfm/ID/4748.
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