Bishop Ron Hicks to celebrate Thanksgiving Day Mass

Bishop Ron Hicks of the Diocese of Joliet will celebrate Thanksgiving Day Mass at the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus in Joliet.

The 9 a.m. service is open to the public, with no preregistration required.

“Last year, many of us celebrated Thanksgiving without our loved ones as we followed pandemic safety guidelines,” Bishop Hicks said. “This year, we are thankful we can meet in person for Mass before we gather with family and friends for a holiday dinner and warm conversation.”

Father William G. Dewan, rector of the cathedral, and Father John Abulag, parochial vicar, will serve as concelebrants.

Diocese of Joliet COVID-19 protocols will be followed during the Mass, requiring all attendees to wear masks.

The offertory collection will be donated to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul for the needy in the community.