Deacon Bob Hennekes’ Ordination to the Priesthood, May 24; Mass of Thanksgiving at Assumption, May 25

Our very own Deacon Robert Hennekes will be ordained to the priesthood on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis with Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski presiding. 

The Ordination Ceremony will begin at 10AM and a reception/receiving line for the newly ordained priest will immediately follow. The Livestream will be available online.

On Sunday, May 25, Father Hennekes will celebrate at Assumption Church his first Mass, called Mass of Thanksgiving, at 5:30PM. Pray with us as we celebrate Father Hennekes’ ordination to the priesthood, and then join us for a reception following Mass in the Parish Center.