Holy smoke! Priest-teacher-firefighter enjoys all his vocations

Published: 2003-10-14

DEWITT, N.Y. (CNS) -- Don't be surprised to see Father John Canorro behind the wheel the next time a fire truck whizzes by on its way to extinguish a blaze. The parochial vicar of Holy Cross Church in Dewitt and religious education teacher at Bishop Grimes Junior/Senior High School added another hat to his ministry in September 2001 when he completed training to become a volunteer firefighter with the Dewitt Fire Department. "This is my other black outfit," said Father Canorro, pointing to his dark firefighter uniform, black hat and black boots hanging alongside the other 40 uniforms that belong to the men and women of the department. At the fire station, the man most know as "Father John" is just another one of the guys.

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