BAR HARBOR — Bishop Robert P. Deeley of the Diocese of Portland thanked the priests who are celebrating milestone anniversaries since their ordinations to the priesthood at the annual Celebration of the Eucharist Mass for Priest Jubilations on May 24 at Holy Redeemer Church.

During his homily, Deeley expressed his gratitude to all of the clergy present for answering God’s call to vocations of service.

Local jubilarians in attendance were:

• Monsignor Paul F. Stefanko, judicial vicar, director of the Diocesan Tribunal, and pastor of St. Joseph Parish (St. Joseph Church, Bridgton; St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Fryeburg) and Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish (St. Catherine of Sienna Church, Norway; Our Lady of Ransom Church, Mechanic Falls; St. Mary Church, Oxford), who is celebrating his 40th anniversary.

• The Rev. Timothy J. Nadeau, current pastor of St. Paul the Apostle Parish (St. John Church, Bangor; St. Mary Church, Bangor; St. Joseph Church, Brewer; St. Teresa Church, Brewer; St. Matthew Church, Hampden; St. Gabriel Church, Winterport), who is celebrating his 25th anniversary. Nadeau will become pastor of Prince of Peace Parish (Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Holy Cross Church, and Holy Family Church, all in Lewiston) on July 1.