Bishop Robert Brennan recently celebrated the 150th anniversary of Transfiguration Parish in Williamsburg, marking a century and a half since the parish’s first Mass in 1874, initially serving Irish immigrants.
Over the years, the church has expanded its role in the community by supporting a winter shelter that provides hot meals and operating a twice-weekly food pantry.
During his homily, Bishop Brennan described Transfiguration as a “place of encounter with Jesus” and expressed gratitude to all who have contributed to the parish’s legacy of faith and service to both God and neighbor.