Dear Parish Family,

We are overjoyed to share a very special moment in the life of our parish community!

Deacon Vincent Omondi, who considers Our Lady of Mercy his home parish, will be ordained to the holy priesthood of Jesus Christ. This is a sacred and joyful milestone—not only for Deacon Vincent, but for all of us who have walked with him in faith.

🙏 Ordination to the Priesthood

📅 Saturday, May 17 at 11:00 AM
📍 Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus
604 N. Raynor Ave, Joliet, IL

You are warmly invited to witness this beautiful celebration as Deacon Vincent is ordained into the eternal priesthood. It is a profound and holy moment in the life of the Church, and we are blessed to be part of it.

🙏 First Mass of Thanksgiving at Our Lady of Mercy

📅 Sunday, May 18 at 10:00 AM
📍 Our Lady of Mercy Church

Fr. Vincent will celebrate his very first Mass right here with us at Our Lady of Mercy, followed by a joyful reception in his honor.

This is a wonderful opportunity for our parish to come together and surround Fr. Vincent with our love, support, and prayers. His faithful “yes” to the call of priesthood is a beautiful witness to all of us, and a reason for deep thanksgiving.

Let us join together to celebrate and give thanks to God for the gift of Fr. Vincent’s vocation.