Archbishop Michael G. McGovern, seated at the head of the table, visits with Father Ron Battiato, standing, and other retired priests at a Sundae Sunday priest appreciation event hosted by the Serra Club of Omaha on Sept. 28. SUSAN SZALEWSKI/STAFF
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PHOTOS: A sweet thanks for retired priests
October 1, 2025
The Serra Club of Omaha doled out scoops of ice cream, fun and appreciation for a dozen retired priests of the Archdiocese of Omaha on Priesthood Sunday, Sept. 28.
Archbishop Michael G. McGovern was on hand to share his appreciation, too. Archbishop Emeritus George J. Lucas, who joined the ranks of the retired just last spring, was among the honored guests.
Sundae Sunday is hosted annually by the Serra Club at the St. John Vianney Residence in Omaha. Besides offering an array of ice cream options, the club played a trivia game with the priests and gave them socks as gifts.
