Meet The First Latina Woman To Become An Ordained Priest At The Episcopal Diocese Of Philadelphia

By Wakisha Bailey, CBS Philadelphia

October 14, 2022

As Hispanic Heritage month comes to an end, a pioneer and a priest loved by many as Mother Jessie is not slowing down anytime soon.

The Church of the Crucifixion is a pillar in the heart of South Philly. Come Sunday morning, you never know what to expect behind the angelic doors.

Mother Jessie is the first Latina woman to become an ordained priest within the Episcopal Diocese of Philadelphia.

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