St. Athanasius Church makes anniversary extra sweet for visiting Nigerian priest
Fr. Emem Returns to Bensonhurst Parish Each Summer
The people of St. Athanasius Church on Sunday feted a beloved Nigerian priest on the 20th anniversary of his ordination.
Father Gerald Emem Umoren, familiarly known as Fr. Emem, has served the Bensonhurst parish for the past several summers. He marked his 20th year as a priest on Sunday, Aug. 21, by celebrating a Mass of Thanksgiving and presenting a pair of Communion chalices to his host congregation.