Bishop Iffert celebrated first of two anniversary Masses, visiting the diocese’s southernmost deaneries

Bishop John Iffert celebrated his fifth anniversary as bishop of the Diocese of Covington during two Masses held in the diocese's southernmost deaneries on Sept. 29 and Oct. 1.

The first Mass took place at All Saints Parish in Walton for the Southwest Deanery, while the second Mass was held at St. Patrick Parish in Maysville for the Southeast Deanery. Following the services, both parishes hosted receptions attended by clergy, religious, and laity from across their respective deaneries.

During his homilies, Bishop Iffert spoke about his experience becoming a bishop and the topic of vocations. He described feeling nervous and overwhelmed when he first began leading the 90,000 people in the diocese five years ago.