Passionists (CP)

50th Ordination

Father John Patrick Day

First profession: 1965

Final profession: 1968

Ordination: 1972

Education: Bachelor’s in philosophy, Belllarmine University, 1969

Master’s of divinity, Catholic Theological Union, 1974

Service in the archdiocese: St. Genevieve Church, St. Genevieve, 1997-99

St. Robert Bellarmine Church, St. Charles, 1999-2003

St. Blaise, Maryland Heights, 2003-04

Holy Martyrs of Japan, Sullivan, 2004-17

Service outside the archdiocese: Navy Chaplain, pastor and assistant pastor in Japan, 1971-86

Pastor and associate pastor in Mt. Sterling, Illinois; Fairfield, Illinois; Cahokia, Illinois; Sparta Tennessee

About Father John Patrick Day: Whether in the Missions of Japan for 14 years or in various assignments in later years, I have always loved parish assignments. Also was blessed with working as a chaplain for the Missouri Highway Patrol for more than 20 years and for the Illinois State Police for 34 years. Simply put, I love the Catholic Church with all my heart and am grateful to have spent my life as a Passionist Priest.