Bishop Kevin Sweeney of the Diocese of Paterson New Jersey celebrated his 25th ordination anniversary at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Wednesday.
Bishop Sweeney thanked Bishop Emeritus Nicholas DiMarzio, as well as some auxiliary bishops of Brooklyn, for helping in his formation.
Bishop Sweeney is a Queens native and served in the Diocese of Brooklyn for 23 years before he was ordained a bishop and installed as the shepherd of the Diocese of Paterson 2 years ago.