Fr John Iacono celebrates 50 years of priesthood

Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP presided at a Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral on 28 August to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Fr John Iacono's priestly ordination. The liturgy was followed by a reception with family and friends to mark the jubilee of his 1976 ordination.

Fr Iacono shared that he nearly did not reach this milestone after spending 40 days in the hospital during the pandemic. He recalled a period of unbearable pain where he felt close to death, but noted that he has worked harder in the last four years than in his previous 50 years of service.

Even in retirement, Fr Iacono maintains a presence in Sydney hospitals and provides support to low-income families in Australia and the Philippines.