The Rev. Stephen Vidoczy, pastor of Our Lady of Hungary Parish, Northampton, was feted Sunday by his former parishioners of St. Joseph Church in Jim Thorpe at a farewell dinner reception.

Father Vidoczy was recently reassigned to the Norhampton parish following a 6½-year stay at the county seat community, where he has been succeeded by Msgr. Joseph Marzen, a native son of St. Joseph’s.

William J. Schmidt, who served as master of ceremonies for the program, lauded Father Vidoczy for his of service to the parish. Fritz Hussar made a presentation to the honoree on behalf of the Knights of Columbus, of which he had been its chaplain.

Also while he was stationed in Jim Thorpe, Father Vidoczy served as dean of the Catholic clergy in Carbon County