Fr. Paul McDonnell, OSJ, right, served at Fr. Jackson’s 25th anniversary of ordination of the priesthood. Fr. Jackson, left, looks on.
                                 Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

Fr. Paul McDonnell, OSJ, right, served at Fr. Jackson’s 25th anniversary of ordination of the priesthood. Fr. Jackson, left, looks on.

Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

<p>Rev. Father Jackson Pinhero, OSJ, celebrates his 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood at a special Mass for him at St. Joseph Marello Parish at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Pittston, on Sunday, April 23, 2023.</p>
                                 <p>Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch</p>

Rev. Father Jackson Pinhero, OSJ, celebrates his 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood at a special Mass for him at St. Joseph Marello Parish at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Pittston, on Sunday, April 23, 2023.

Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

<p>The Honorable Judge Joseph F. Saporito, Jr. served as commentator for Rev. Father Jackson Pinhero, OSJ, 25th anniversary of his ordination Mass held at St. Joseph Marello Parish at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, PIttston, on Sunday, April 23.</p>
                                 <p>Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch</p>

The Honorable Judge Joseph F. Saporito, Jr. served as commentator for Rev. Father Jackson Pinhero, OSJ, 25th anniversary of his ordination Mass held at St. Joseph Marello Parish at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, PIttston, on Sunday, April 23.

Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

<p>Over 20 priests took part in Fr. Jackson Pinhero, OSJ, 25th anniversary into the priesthood at St. Joseph Joseph Marello Parish at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Pittston.</p>
                                 <p>Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch</p>

Over 20 priests took part in Fr. Jackson Pinhero, OSJ, 25th anniversary into the priesthood at St. Joseph Joseph Marello Parish at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Pittston.

Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

<p>Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ, Provincial Superior of the Oblates of St. Joseph, right, of California, reads a special 25th anniversary proclamation to Fr. Jackson Pinhero, OSJ, from Pope Francis. Left to right: Pinhero, seminarian Cody Yarnell and Spencer.</p>
                                 <p>Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch</p>

Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ, Provincial Superior of the Oblates of St. Joseph, right, of California, reads a special 25th anniversary proclamation to Fr. Jackson Pinhero, OSJ, from Pope Francis. Left to right: Pinhero, seminarian Cody Yarnell and Spencer.

Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

PITTSTON – Fr. Jackson Pinhero, OSJ, priest and a native of India, celebrated his 25th anniversary as a priest in a special Mass at St. Joseph Marello Parish at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Pittston.

Jackson, along with 21 fellow priests held Mass followed by a reception at the church hall that followed the service.