Parishes Announce Farewell Events For Father Burkhalter

St. Boniface Parish of Elgin and St. Bonaventure Parish of Raeville are planning special farewell events for their pastor, Father Ross Burkhalter, who is being transferred July 1.
On Sunday, June 5, St. Boniface Parish will hold a supper in honor of their pastor. It will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus Hall. A short presentation will take place after the meal. The following Sunday, June 12, St. Bonaventure Parish will hold a BBQ for Fr. Burkhalter, at 5:00 p.m. in the Raeville Hall.
Fr. Burkhalter’s last Masses are on the weekend of June 25 and 26. He will then leave for a retreat before reporting to his new parish on July 1.