DARIEN – Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish, 8404 S. Cass Ave., on Sunday will honor the Rev. Gavin Quinn, 76, in a celebration of his 50 years of service in the priesthood.
Following a celebration Mass at noon, parishioners, family members and guests can gather at the parish from 1 to 4 p.m. to help recognize Quinn and his 50th anniversary as an ordained priest with the Carmelite Catholic Order.
Organizers expect more than 200 Darien and area parish volunteers to assist with the event.
In 2003, Quinn was named Darien Citizen of the Year. In honor of his 50th anniversary, Quinn also has been invited to ride a decorated float in Chicago’s South Side Irish Parade.