monsignor torok Anniversary celebration

Monsignor Dezso Torok is marking the 60th anniversary of his ordination as a priest. He served as pastor of St. Stephen of Hungary Church in Youngstown and Our Lady of Lourdes Church in East Palestine.

When: Noon Mass on June 29 at Our Lady of Hungary Church, 545 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown. Bishop George V. Murry of the Diocese of Youngstown will participate.

Celebration: Dinner will follow at Mindszetny Hall. The cost is $15. Reservations are due Monday. Call (330) 799-6829.

Arrangements: Margie Sams of Our Lady of Hungary, Paula Horvath of St. Stephen of Hungary and Frank and Mary Schauer of the Hungarian Federation are handling arrangements.

Details: Monsignor Torok has said Mass at Our Lady of Hungary in his retirement though he’s sidelined because of a recent surgery. “He welcomes everyone,” said Sams of the priest’s personality. “He has always been very helpful. I know he helped many Hungarian immigrants and others find homes and jobs here.

“I remember when I was just a kid and listened to his sermons. He had a wonderful way of talking,” Sams said.