Msgr. Paul Dougherty, pastor of St. Margaret Parish in Narberth, talks to the school's third graders in the church.

Msgr. Paul Dougherty, pastor of St. Margaret Parish in Narberth, talks to the school’s third graders in the church.

Posted April 14, 2015

The students of St. Margaret School in Narberth enjoy frequent visits by the parish’s pastor, Msgr. Paul Dougherty, during the school day.

Whether it’s sharing lunch with the students or visiting classrooms to talk about saints, feast days or prayers, his presence connects the school and parish community.

Cormac Rooney, left, shares the excitement with fellow classmates as he dons the vestments of a priest as Msgr. Dougherty discusses aspects of the church and roles of priests.

Cormac Rooney, left, shares the excitement with fellow classmates as he dons the vestments of a priest as Msgr. Dougherty discusses aspects of the church and roles of priests.

The third grade class recently repaid the favor and visited St. Margaret Church. The children received a personal tour of the church and sacristy by the pastor, which they all enjoyed.