Marie Deeb invested to Order of St. Gregory

Marie Fefa Deeb, center, of Waterville, is bestowed into the Order of St. Gregory the Great by Maronite Bishop Gregory, bishop of the Archdiocese of Brooklyn. (Contributed photo)

Dame Marie Fefa Deeb, of St. Joseph Maronite Church, in Waterville, was recently invested into the Order of St. Gregory the Great by Maronite Bishop Gregory of the Archdiocese of Brooklyn. This Papal Honor was bestowed upon the nomination of the Apostolic See. The order of St. Gregory the Great is one of five Pontifical Orders of Knighthood in the Catholic Church. It is bestowed on Catholic men and women in recognition of their service to the church, their community and country. A celebratory luncheon will be held on Sun., Sept. 16, following the 10 a.m. Liturgy at St. Joseph Parish Hall, 3 Appleton St., Waterville.