By Catholic San Francisco
Priests celebrating milestone anniversaries of ordination were honored May 13 during the Archdiocese of San Francisco’s annual jubilarian celebrating in recognition of their years of priestly service.
The evening began with Solemn Vespers in the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, and the celebration continued with a dinner and fellowship among clergy. Archbishop Cordileone congratulated the priests on their anniversaries and thanked them for their faithful service to the Church. He reflected on the lasting impact of priestly ministry lived with fidelity, generosity and perseverance over many years.
The event serves as a moment of gratitude for the vocation of the priesthood and the many ways priests accompany the people of God through the joys and challenges of life. The priests honored represented decades of service in parishes, schools, hospitals and ministries throughout the Archdiocese of San Francisco and other dioceses and religious communities.
The following priests were recognized during the 2026 Jubilarian celebration:
Blue Sapphire Jubilarian (65th anniversary)
Rev. Antonio Petilla
Diamond Jubilarians (60th anniversary)
Rev. Victorio R. Balagapo Rev. Albert Mengon, SBD
Golden Jubilarians (50th anniversary)
Rev. Joseph P. Glynn, CSSp Rev. John L. Greene Rev. Alex L. Legaspi Rev. Clifford A. Martin Rev. William W. Young
Silver Jubilarians (25th anniversary)
Rev. Paulinus C. Iwuji, SMMM Rev. Vito Perrone, COSJ Rev. Kenneth M Weare
