Photo Caption: From left are Father Roger Corpus, OSB; Msgr. Doug Hennessy; Father Duane Jack; Father John Paninski, MS; Father Ted Pracz; and Father James Rickey.

Among the clergy appointments announced in May by Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, was the granting of senior status to four diocesan priests, while two religious order priests are returning to community life. Three will be honored at their parishes this Sunday, June 9.

The Catholic Post interviewed each of the priests about what led them to their vocation, their years in active ministry, and future plans. Read their individual stories by clicking on their names. The priests set to retire include:

— Father Duane Jack, pastor of St. Patrick’s Parish, Colona
— Father Ted Pracz, pastor of Holy Family Parish, Danville
— Father James Rickey, pastor of St. Patrick’s Parish, Dwight
— Father John Paninski, MS, pastor of St. Isaac Jogues Parish, Georgetown
— Msgr. Doug Hennessy, pastor of Holy Family Parish, Bloomington, and
— Father Roger Corpus, OSB, pastor of St. Mary’s Parish, El Paso.

The appointments are effective on Wednesday, June 12, with the exceptions of Msgr. Hennessy (effective July 14) and Father Roger (effective July 31).