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The oldest and longest-serving priest in Franciscan Order of the Roman Catholic Church in Metro, Father Riccardo Polticchia, 90, says he is proudest o(...)
The oldest and longest-serving priest in Franciscan Order of the Roman Catholic Church in Metro, Father Riccardo Polticchia, 90, says he is proudest o(...)

The oldest and longest-serving priest in Franciscan Order of the Roman Catholic Church in Metro, Father Riccardo Polticchia, 90, says he is proudest o(...)

Date6/6/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: The oldest and longest-serving priest in Franciscan Order of the Roman Catholic Church in Metro; Father Riccardo Polticchia; 90; says he is proudest of the fact that he led his church; St. Agnes on Grace St.; out of its $40;000 debt. He was appointed its pastor 39 years ago. It took 9 years to pay debt.
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