Chrism Mass and jubilarian dinner

Date: February 2, 2026
To: Priests
From: Father Gerardo Ceballos Gonzalez, archbishop priest secretary, Office of the Archbishop

Dear Brothers in Christ, 

Preparations are already underway for our annual Chrism Mass and jubilarian dinner celebration. This year, we are honoring priests who are celebrating anniversaries for 25, 50, 60 and 65 years of ministry. 

While I know some of you are also celebrating some momentous anniversaries, our focus will be on the categories listed above. Our records indicate the following priests are celebrating a jubilee this year: 

Celebrating 65 Years 

Fr. Edward Sheehan, SM 

Celebrating 60 Years 

Msgr. Phuong Van Pham 

Celebrating 50 Years 

Msgr. Hugh Marren 

Fr. John McLellan, OFM 

Fr. Joseph Pottammel, MSFS 

Celebrating 25 Years 

Fr. Luke Ballman 

Fr. Pavol Brenkus 

Fr. Charles Byrd, Jr. 

Fr. Christopher Hathaway, FSSP 

Fr. Francesco Iacona 

Fr. Tong-uk Michael Ku, SJ 

Fr. Randall Mattox 

Fr. Roberto Orellana 

Fr. Joseph Shaute 

If you are celebrating your 25th, 50th, 60th or 65th anniversary and do not see your name on the list, please contact Amanda Hailey at ahailey@archatl.com or 678-595-9181 and we will make the addition. 

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 31, for a full day. (See schedule below.) More details and registration will be sent in February.  The event will take place at the Cathedral of Christ the King.  

Lenten Day of Reflection 

Chrism Mass 

Jubilarian Dinner 

March 31 

Cathedral of Christ the King 

Schedule of Events 

10 a.m. 
Coffee and Fellowship 
Hyland Center 
11 a.m. 
Lenten Day of Reflection (Session I) 
Hyland Center 
12 p.m. 
Lunch 
Hyland Center 
 1 p.m. 
Lenten Day of Reflection (Session II) 
Hyland Center 
 2:30 p.m. 
Confessions 
Cathedral 
3:30 p.m. 
Vesting 
Kenny Hall/Ministry Offices 
4 p.m. 
Chrism Mass 
Cathedral 
5:30 p.m. 
Cocktail Reception 
Hyland Center 
6:15 p.m. 
Dinner and Presentation 
Hyland Center