There is a warm spirit of welcome in Brookhaven this week as St. Anthony of Padua parish greets its new priest — and the community has been quick to show its support. Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Jane Bonner joined parishioners in extending an official welcome to the newest member of the parish’s spiritual leadership, a gesture that reflects the close ties between local government and the faith communities that have long been at the heart of Brookhaven’s neighborhoods.
St. Anthony of Padua has been a cornerstone of community life in the area, and the arrival of a new priest marks an exciting new chapter for the congregation. Moments like these bring parishioners together, renew a sense of shared purpose, and remind residents of the important role that local faith communities play in supporting families, organizing outreach, and fostering neighborly connection throughout the town.
Councilwoman Bonner’s presence at the welcome underscores the respect Brookhaven’s civic leaders have for the parish and its mission. It is the kind of community milestone — quiet, meaningful, and deeply local — that speaks to what makes Brookhaven a place where neighbors look out for one another and celebrate new beginnings together.
Whether you are a longtime parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua or simply a neighbor wishing the congregation well, this is a moment worth celebrating. The Brookhaven community looks forward to getting to know its newest faith leader and to the good work that lies ahead for the parish and the people it serves.
Sources: NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts
