MARRIAGE JUBILEE CELEBRATION

October 1, 2026 at 11:57 a.m.

Valerie and Robert Kerker receive recognition for their years of marriage during the 54th Annual Diocesan Marriage Jubilee Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Christ Our Light Catholic Church in Loudonville. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Valerie and Robert Kerker receive recognition for their years of marriage during the 54th Annual Diocesan Marriage Jubilee Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Christ Our Light Catholic Church in Loudonville. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Jim and Jeanne Carras, on the day of their 40th wedding anniversary, pose for a picture with Bishop Mark O’Connell following the 54th Annual Diocesan Marriage Jubilee Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Christ Our Light Catholic Church in Loudonville. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Jim and Jeanne Carras, on the day of their 40th wedding anniversary, pose for a picture with Bishop Mark O’Connell following the 54th Annual Diocesan Marriage Jubilee Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Christ Our Light Catholic Church in Loudonville. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Kathleen and Vincent Carras receive recognition for their 70 years of marriage during the 54th Annual Diocesan Marriage Jubilee Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Christ Our Light Catholic Church in Loudonville. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Kathleen and Vincent Carras receive recognition for their 70 years of marriage during the 54th Annual Diocesan Marriage Jubilee Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Christ Our Light Catholic Church in Loudonville. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Joan and Dick VanPatten receive recognition for their 70 years of marriage during the 54th Annual Diocesan Marriage Jubilee Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Christ Our Light Catholic Church in Loudonville. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Joan and Dick VanPatten receive recognition for their 70 years of marriage during the 54th Annual Diocesan Marriage Jubilee Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Christ Our Light Catholic Church in Loudonville. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Elaine and John Brennan receive recognition for their 60 years of marriage during the 54th Annual Diocesan Marriage Jubilee Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Christ Our Light Catholic Church in Loudonville. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Elaine and John Brennan receive recognition for their 60 years of marriage during the 54th Annual Diocesan Marriage Jubilee Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Christ Our Light Catholic Church in Loudonville. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Ken and Barbara Opar receive recognition for their 55 years of marriage during the 54th Annual Diocesan Marriage Jubilee Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Christ Our Light Catholic Church in Loudonville. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Ken and Barbara Opar receive recognition for their 55 years of marriage during the 54th Annual Diocesan Marriage Jubilee Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Christ Our Light Catholic Church in Loudonville. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Couples stand to receive recognition for their years of marriage during the 54th Annual Diocesan Marriage Jubilee Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Christ Our Light Catholic Church in Loudonville. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Couples stand to receive recognition for their years of marriage during the 54th Annual Diocesan Marriage Jubilee Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Christ Our Light Catholic Church in Loudonville. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Warren and Joan Egan celebrate their 75 years of marriage during the 54th Annual Diocesan Marriage Jubilee Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Christ Our Light Catholic Church in Loudonville. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Warren and Joan Egan celebrate their 75 years of marriage during the 54th Annual Diocesan Marriage Jubilee Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Christ Our Light Catholic Church in Loudonville. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

The 54th Annual Diocesan Marriage Jubilee Celebration, sponsored by the Office for Discipleship Formation, was held at Christ our Light Church in Loudonville on Sept. 27 with Bishop Mark O’Connell presiding.