Members of the Phillipsburg Downtown Association, St. Luke's Warren Hospital and Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce present a plaque to the church.
From left: Frank Greenagel, author/researcher; Father John Barbella; Pastor; Gil Greene, Phillipsburg Area Historical Society; Father James Kyrpczak; Joe Little, president Phillipsburg Downtown Association. (Special to lehighvalleylive.com) The Phillipsburg Downtown Association in conjunction with St. Luke's Warren Hospital and the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce awarded St. Philip and St. James church with a plaque of honor commemorating their contribution to the community.
Father John Barbella, pastor, said he was honored to receive such an honor and thanked all those attending the presentation.
The plaque will be on display in the parish.