CONGRATULATIONS TO FATHER DOMINIC CLEMENTE ON HIS APPOINTMENT AS PASTOR OF ST. EDWARD PARISH
WHEREAS, it is with great pleasure that the Members of this Chamber learned of the recommendation of Father Dominic Clemente for pastorate of St. Edwards Parish; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Chicago has been informed of this significant appointment by the Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Father Dominic grew up on Chicago's Northwest side where he attended St. Celestine Elementary School and St. Patrick High School; and
WHEREAS, as a young man, Father Dominic aspired to becoming a Broadway Producer with a career in the performing arts that is until he answered God's calling to a bigger stage and a wider audience. As early as seventh grade, Father Dominic new he was bound to the priesthood and the thought of dedicating his life to being a celebrant and sharing the spirit of God's word, remained with him throughout his growing up years; and
WHEREAS, Father Dominic attributes his aspiration to become a priest to the good priests he knew from his home parish, St. Celestine, who made the priesthood look exciting and attractive. After Father Dominic began college, he stated thinking and praying about priesthood more and more and eventually decided to enter the college seminary; and
WHEREAS, Father Dominic attended St. Joseph College Seminary at Loyola University Chicago in January 2010 after transferring in as a sophomore. While there, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy. In 2012, attended the University of St. Mary of the Lake, also known as Mundelein Seminary, and completed his studies earning a Masters in Divinity degree; and
WHEREAS, Father Dominic was ordained as a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago on May 21, 2016, at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago. The next day he celebrated his first Mass at St. Celestine Catholic Parish, Elmwood Park, where he attended elementary school; and
WHEREAS, Father Dominic was int...
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