Father Ronald Calkins celebrates 40 years

Photos by Christine Bordelon | CLARION HERALD

St. Catherine of Siena Parish celebrated the 40th anniversary of Father Ronald Calkin’s ordination May 26 as he transitions to his assignment as chaplain of St. Anthony’s Gardens in Covington.

Mobile Archbishop Thomas Rodi extolled him as someone who lets the light of the Lord shine through him as a true servant leader. “He loves people and loves God,” said Archbishop Rodi, a Notre Dame Seminary classmate who was ordained with Father Calkins in 1978.