PHOTOS: ‘A boy from South St. Louis’
Father John Gaydos’s priestly ordination photo
Three-year-old John poses for the photographer.
Christmas and a new train bring excitement for John, while younger brother Gary, enjoys the fun.
“Johnny Gaydos First Holy Communion, May 7, 1950, age 6”
A teenage John poses for his graduation photo from St. Louis Preparatory Seminary in 1961.
Fr. Gaydos invokes his first blessing on his parents on the day of his ordination.
Following his ordination, Father John Gaydos invokes a blessing on Father Raymond Liermann, a priest of the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Newly ordained to the Priesthood on Dec. 20, 1968, Father John Raymond Gaydos enjoys a moment with his family after the celebration in St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. Pictured from left are: brother, Gary; mother, Carrie Lee; Fr. Gaydos; brother, Mark; father, George; and brother, Steve.
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Here is a collection of photos of Bishop John R. Gaydos (1943-2025) during his childhood, adolescence and at the time of his priestly ordination in 1968. They were provided by his family for the Aug. 29, 1997, edition of The Catholic Missourian. (8 photos)
