Congratulations to Bobby O'Leary, Gowran, on receiving the benemerenti medal from Bishop Farrell, recently, for his service to the church.
Bobby has played to organ is the parish for over 37 years.
The Benemerenti Medal is an honour awarded by the Pope to members of the clergy and laity for service to the Catholic Church. Originally established as an award to soldiers in the Papal Army, the medal was later extended to the clergy and the laity for service to the church.
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