Despite severe weather disruptions, St. Mary Church honored its Patroness, the Blessed Virgin Mary, with a first-ever Novena of nine Masses leading up to the Solemnity of the Assumption, and a festive outdoor celebration on August 15th.
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Forged by Mission: Fr. Welbert Suarez Begins Tenure As Parochial Vicar at St. Mary
St. Mary recently welcomed Fr. Welbert Llyd Suarez, RCJ as its new parochial vicar. Learn more about his thrilling missionary story.
Bishop Hicks Installs Fr. Jose as Pastor of St. Mary Mokena
Bishop Ronald Hicks formally installed Fr. Jose Gasta as pastor of St. Mary Church in Mokena on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Get to Know Fr. Joel Ricafranca
St. Mary welcomed Fr. Joel Ricafranca, RCJ, as its interim parochial vicar earlier this month. Get to know a little bit about Fr. Joel, his story, and his interests.
Former Saint Mary Mokena Priest Recounts World War II and His Pastorate
Father Vytas Memenas, pastor of Saint Mary Mokena from 1972-1978, recounts his childhood during World War II and pastoral successes.
The Mokena Marian 