Father Seiker to celebrate 40 years in priesthood

A calling of faith runs in the family for Aurora/Giltner priest

  • Father Mark Seiker will celebrate his 40th anniversary as a Catholic priest with a May 19 celebration at St. Mary’s in Aurora. Faith is a strong part of his family life, with two brothers, two uncles and an aunt also called to Catholic ministry.
    Father Mark Seiker will celebrate his 40th anniversary as a Catholic priest with a May 19 celebration at St. Mary’s in Aurora. Faith is a strong part of his family life, with two brothers, two uncles and an aunt also called to Catholic ministry.

    Father Mark Seiker of Aurora will be honored Sunday, May 19, on the 40th anniversary of his ordination as a Catholic priest.A celebration is planned at St. Mary Catholic Church in Aurora, beginning at 5 p.m.Seiker reflected recently on his journey of faith, which he said began with a model of Christianity in his childhood home. His mother was one of 13 children, with two of her brothers serving as…