I rise today In recognition of Msgr. David A. Gernatt. better known simply as Father Dave. Father Dave Is retldng this year after nearly 50 years as a Catholic priest and over 25 years as Ihe first and only pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church In West Seneca. NY. Father Dave was the 6th of 10 children born to John and Martha Gematt. Immigrants from Austria and Germany. It was while growing up on the farm In Collins that Father Dave first learned his committed work ethic and deep devotion to his religion. Father Dave entered the Josephinum Pontifical College of Worthington.
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