May 9, 2017 - St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church held a Holy Eucharist Mass on May 5, 2017 and in combination welcomed their new priest. Father Nelson Muñoz.
During the Mass, Fr. Jose Vidarte, Fr. Nelson's predecessor at St. Therese Catholic Church for the past 10 years introduced him.
"Today is the opportunity that we gather together to give thanks to the Lord for [giving] the gift of the priesthood and then giving the gift of these priests for our community. Father Nelson, we welcome you," said Father Jose.
Fr. Nelson is originally from Medellin, Colombia and he joined the Diocese of Tyler in 2008.
Toward the end of the service, Fr. Jose and Fr. Nelson exchanged vestments as Fr. Nelson then performed the communion ceremony with Fr. Jose and Deacon John to close the ceremony.
Following the Mass, a reception was held to welcome Fr. Nelson to the church and the community.
