BOWLING GREEN— Bowling Green St. Thomas More University Parish is planning a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the dedication of its church.

A gala dinner begins after the 5 p.m. Mass Oct. 18. Reservations are due by Sept. 18 and cost $50 per person. Bishop Leonard P. Blair will celebrate Mass at 5 p.m. Oct. 19. A free reception will follow.

The parish is inviting BGSU alumni who were members of the parish, as well as former parishioners and clergy, to join in the anniversary celebration.

For information, or to make a reservation for the gala dinner, call the parish office at 419-352-7555 or e-mail info@sttoms.com by Sept. 18.