Mark Hatfield: “last week, we had the distinct honor of sharing the floor with a credentialed and principled brother, guest Chaplain…”

“last week, we had the distinct honor of sharing the floor with a credentialed and principled brother, guest Chaplain, Rev. Paul W. Lavin. I have been fortunate to have shared a friendship with Father Lavin that has enriched me in many ways. This friendship has developed, as Father Lavin has graciously opened his parish to me in the morning, so I can begin my day with prayer and worship. These times have been invaluable as I wrestle with the difficult and complex issues that we regularly face in the Senate. Father Lavin visited us with many accomplishments and distinctions. Father Lavin did his undergraduate work at King's College and then later attended seminary at Seminary of Our Lady of Angels. After receiving his master degree from seminary, he was ordained a year later by Patrick Cardinal O'Boyle at St. Matthew's Cathedral in Washington, DC. This marked the beginning of his official religious ministry. He accepted his first pastorate, at Mount Calvary Parish where he ministered for 5 years. During his tenure, he established the ECHO retreat program for high school seniors and young adults in the Archdiocese of Washington.”