The power of prayer: Father William Treacy celebrates 100th birthday

 

NOT JUST ANY BIRTHDAY – Father William Treacy turns 100 this week. Sunday he gathered with 250 friends and family at Camp Korey to celebrate “A Legacy of Love and Peace.” Happy birthday, Father! – Photo courtesy of Loann Phan

Father William Treacy, the iconic Irish Catholic priest, celebrated his upcoming 100th birthday on Sunday surrounded by 200 of his friends and followers. He will actually hit the century mark Friday.

Religious and spiritual leaders from India to Seattle to Skagit County eloquently heaped praise on Treacy. Speaker after speaker, including priests, rabbis and imams, shared their incredible respect for a man who has been a powerful presence in the lives of many people for 75 years.

The event took place at the site where Treacy and Rabbi Raphael Levine formed Camp Brotherhood over 50 years ago, ad...



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