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Sacred Heart Students Say Goodbye to Pastor Gallagher

Students gathered to give Gallagher gifts from the school.

Students at Sacred Heart School gathered to say their goodbyes to Father Thomas Gallagher. 

The children presented Gallagher with cards, letters, and gifts, including a personalized rocking chair. Gallagher posed with the students and faculty at this farewell celebration. 

"The students, faculty, administration, and school parents are grateful to Gallagher for being an advocate of Catholic schools and thank him for his constant leadership and support of our children," said Diane Waldhof, Sacred Heart school board.

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Father Joseph Nixon was recently appointed as the new pastor of the parish community.

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