Fr. Carmelo Jiménez, Fr. Lustein Blanco and Deacons Baltazar, Cristobal, Juan and Manuel gather for the celebration of Mass for Fr. Blanco’s 25th anniversary as a priest. COURTESY OF JENNIFER GLENN
Parish celebrates parochial vicar’s ordination anniversary
BY JENNIFER GLENN, SPECIAL TO THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC
On May 6, 2023, St. Michael Parish in Sebree celebrated the 25th ordination anniversary of parochial vicar Fr. Lustein Blanco. The Mass was bilingual, reflecting the cultures of both Spanish-speaking and English-speaking parishioners.
Following Mass, a dinner was held with speeches in honor of Fr. Blanco. He was given many gifts by friends and parishioners, including a new chalice and a spiritual bouquet.
Fr. Lustein Blanco with a new chalice he received in honor of his 25th anniversary of priesthood. COURTESY OF JENNIFER GLENN
Fr. Lustein Blanco with a new chalice he received in honor of his 25th anniversary of priesthood. COURTESY OF JENNIFER GLENN
Following the May 6, 2023 Mass in celebration of Fr. Lustein Blanco’s 25th anniversary of priesthood, a dinner was held with speeches and gifts were presented to Fr. Blanco. COURTESY OF JENNIFER GLENN
