It is with profound sadness that we, the Board of Directors of the Polish Heritage Center at Panna Maria, acknowledge the passing of our beloved founder, leader and friend, Bishop John W. Yanta. He lived a long life of great accomplishment. It was our honor to share his final years – working, praying, laughing and learning – as his quest to preserve the heritage of our Polish ancestors came to fruition. His daily guidance will be sorely missed, but he has left us a lasting legacy and solid foundation to continue his work. Our prayers for our beloved Bishop Yanta join those of his family and his friends throughout the world.
Schedule for Bishop Yanta's services:
• Wednesday, August 10: Visitation & Rosary @ St Laurence Church, Amarillo, TX, 6:30pm
• Thursday, August 11: Funeral Mass @ St Mary’s Cathedral, Amarillo, TX, 10:30am
• Tuesday, August 16: Visitation beginning at 1:00pm & Rosary at 2:30pm: St James Church, San Antonio, TX
• Tuesday, August 16: Visitation beginning at 5:00pm & Rosary at 7:00pm: St Paul’s Church, San Antonio, TX
• Wednesday, August 17: Funeral Mass @ San Fernando Cathedral, San Antonio, TX, 10:00am, Reception to follow.
•Wednesday, August 17: Visitation beginning at 5:00pm & Rosary beginning at 7:00pm: Immaculate Conception Church, Panna Maria, TX
• Thursday, August 18: Funeral Mass @ Immaculate Conception Church, Panna Maria, TX, 9:00am, Reception to follow.
