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WELCOMING REVEREND JON THOMAS · July 16, 2026 · Congress.wiki

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WELCOMING REVEREND JON THOMAS

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He was born and raised in south Jersey and educated at Catholic

As pastor in Atlantic City, he provided assistance and spiritual

Since 2020, he has served as pastor of Christ the King in

In 2025, he was appointed vicar general of the Diocese of Camden,

I thank Father Thomas for the prayer, the call for unity, and to our

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Date: July 16, 2026
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The SPEAKER. Without objection, Mr. Norcross of New Jersey was recognized for 1 minute.

There was no objection.

Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to welcome guest chaplain, Father Jon Thomas, priest and vicar general of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden.

He was born and raised in south Jersey and educated at Catholic

University right here in D.C. Father Jon was ordained in 2010 and has since served the parishes across south Jersey.

As pastor in Atlantic City, he provided assistance and spiritual

guidance to the workers in the hospitality industry in Atlantic City.

Since 2020, he has served as pastor of Christ the King in

Haddonfield. The year I met him, he was hosting a virtual mass for frontline workers who were, during the pandemic, being challenged.

Since 2022, he has served as chaplain to the New Jersey AFL-CIO.

In 2025, he was appointed vicar general of the Diocese of Camden,

serving roughly 475,000 Catholics across south Jersey.

I thank Father Thomas for the prayer, the call for unity, and to our

community.

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