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Rev. Jeffery Windy celebrates 30 years as priest at Holy Family Church

Anniversary Mass and reception set for May 17 in Oglesby

Fr. Jeff Windy reads the Holy Gospel with servers Joey Patyak and his brother Jake during Holy Thursday Mass on Thursday, March 2, 2026 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Utica. it was on Holy Thursday 351 years ago that Fr. Marquette offered the first Mass in Illinois territory here. Utica is historically the spot where the first Mass was said in Illinois

The Rev. Jeffery Windy will celebrate the 30th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood at a Mass to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 17 at Holy Family Church, Oglesby. (Scott Anderson)

By Tom Collins

The Rev. Jeffery Windy will celebrate the 30th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood at a Mass to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 17, at Holy Family Church, Oglesby.

A light reception will follow at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 307 E. Florence St., Oglesby.

Attendees are asked to RSVP by Jennifer at 815-883-8233 by May 11.

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Tom Collins

Tom Collins covers criminal justice in La Salle County.