JANESVILLE — Fr. Stephen Umhoefer will be retiring effective July 11 as pastor of Nativity of Mary Parish in Janesville.
A retirement Mass will take place on Sunday, May 31, at 2 p.m. at Nativity of Mary Church, 313 E. Wall St.
Several priests will be concelebrating with him. The Diocesan Choir will also be on hand, along with the parish’s Sanctuary and Loft Choirs, to sing for the Mass.
A reception will immediately follow Mass in the school gym, 307 E. Wall St. Hearty hors d’oeurves will be served along with beer, wine, and donated desserts.More information on Father Umhoefer’s years as a priest, his reflections, and plans for retirement will be included in a future issue of the Catholic Herald.