St. John Vianney Feast Day will begin with 11:30 AM Mass at St. John Vianney Church, 2901 Good Intent Road, Deptford, NJ 08096. Following Mass there will be “Festival de Bonbons with sweets, pastries, sorbet and beverages. This event will be held outside unless there is inclement weather, then it will be moved inside the Father Szolack Center next to the Church.
St. John Vianney (1786-1859) Ordained a priest in 1815 and later made the parish priest of Ars, he is commonly known as the “Cure of Ars”. His reputation grew as a confessor and director of souls throughout the Christian world so much that he spent many hours every day in the confessional. He lived a life of torment and mortification which resulted in him having great patience. St. John Vianney was a true child of God in his simplicity and performed many works of charity and love guiding God’s lost sheep back to the fold. He passed away on August 4, 1859 which is his Feast Day.