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A joyous 52 years as a priest

1/31/2018

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Wilmoth at an undated May crowning with Julie and Mark McGuire and their daughter, Grace.
PicturePHOTOS COURTESY OF ST. ROCH SCHOOL The Rev. James Wilmoth and longtime St. Roch teacher Dick Gallamore.
By B. Scott Mohr
Editor

The Rev. James Wilmoth has been a Catholic priest for 52 years, and there’s no hesitation in his voice when asked about the most enjoyable aspects of his profession.

“It’s celebrating Mass and performing weddings, baptisms and other sacraments. It’s about working with people,” said Wilmoth, who was ordained a priest in 1965 and has served as pastor of St. Roch Parish since 1997. He can always be found at games and other extracurricular activities.

He has also served as pastor of Holy Name Church and St. Michael the Archangel and as chaplain of Roncalli, the Indianapolis Fire Department and the Marion County Sherriff’s Department.

The stories of his humanity are legendary, and that list of deeds continues to grow. Many parishioners say he is best known for his faith, humor and humility and being joyous. 
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Wilmoth said he has no intention of retiring as long as he enjoys good health. “I’ll do this as long as the Lord wants me to ... and I guess the bishop will have something to say about it too.” 

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Wilmoth has seen the school’s kickball teams win many trophies.
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Taking in a little Irish music while vacationing in Ireland.
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Wilmoth smiles for the photographer in between landing the big ones on a fishing trip.
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PHOTO COURTESY OF ST. ROCH SCHOOL The Rev. James Wilmoth with St. Roch’s 2017-18 kindergarten class.
4 Comments
Don Evans
2/1/2018 04:01:47 pm

A great man that I will always remember even having left the South side of Indy 40+ years ago.

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Rosanne Strevels
2/7/2018 09:41:08 am

Fr. Wilmoth is the best priest that we have here at St. Roch! God bless him!

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Megan Guthrie
2/8/2018 09:16:55 am

Father Willmoth is the reason we chose St.Roch. Amazing in all he does!

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Linda Ripperger
5/3/2018 05:24:40 pm

Father Wilmoth’s parents, Dutch and Mary Jane were my godparents. Father Wilmoth baptized my son, Mark. We spent a lot of time with him and his fellow priests and friends, Father Zorre and Father Brian. I wish him all the best in retirement.

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