Joining Msgr. Edward McTaggart and his John brother for a 90th birthday party picture were, from left, Father Senic Cirera, Father Tom Parenti, Deacon Steve Fox, Msgr. John Talesfore, Father Tony McGuire, Father Ray Reyes, Father Rufino Gepiga, Archbishop Cordileone, Sulpician Father Michael Strange, Father Paul Arnoult, Jesuit Father George Schultze, Father Mike Healy, Father Bill McCain and Deacon Bob Leathers.
Msgr. Edward McTaggart, retired pastor of St. Brendan Parish, San Francisco, celebrated his 90th birthday with more than 100 family and friends Feb. 2 at St. Bartholomew Parish in San Mateo.
The day began with Mass at noon followed by the party. His birthday is Feb. 6. He was ordained in 1955.
Family members on hand included Msgr. McTaggart's brother John, sister Maureen and a nephew, Patrick. "It was wonderful to see how the family loves and honors having a priest in the family," Rachel said. Many of the revelers were from St. Brendan Parish from where Msgr. McTaggart retired in 1998, and St. Gregory, San Mateo where he was in residence and active in ministry in retirement. Archbishop Cordileone was a surprise attendee, arriving in time to join in singing Happy Birthday. Today, Msgr. McTaggart resides at Judy's Home Care in San Mateo.