Before arriving at St. Anthony’s, Father Ignatius Mulenda served as Parochial Vicar of St. Paul, Macomb and St. Rose of Lima, Rushville; as well as Assistant Chaplain of St. Francis of Assisi Newman Center, Macomb (04/01/2022). He became Parochial Vicar of St. Anthony, Hoopeston in 2022. As of July 2023 he was appointed Administrator of St. Anthony Catholic Church. To assist parishioners in connecting with the homily, Father Ignatius prints the homily for parishioners to read along. The text is available in each pew and copies in Spanish are available at the entrance to the church.

History:
Born: Kagera, Tanzania
Birthday: January 25, 1960
Ordained: September 2, 1990 in Rulenge-Ngara Diocese in Tanzania

Current assignment:
Parochial Vicar of Holy Family, Danville (2022) and Administrator of St. Anthony, Hoopeston (2023).

Past assignments:
Parochial Vicar of St. Paul, Macomb and St. Rose of Lima, Rushville; Assistant Chaplain of St. Francis of Assisi Newman Center, Macomb (04/01/2022). Parochial Vicar of St. Anthony, Hoopeston (2022).