SUBMITTED: Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Prayer for the repose of the soul of Rev. Jerome “Jerry” Kaywell. Eternal Father, in your providence, you called your servant, Rev. Jerome “Jerry” Kaywell, to share in the priesthood of Your Son. You entrusted him with the care of souls at Sacred Heart Catholic Parish, and throughout the Diocese of Venice in Florida, where he preached the Gospel, celebrated the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, and shepherded Your people with fidelity. In moments of trial, grant that his perseverance may now be crowned with peace. In moments of joy, grant that his praise may now be perfected in the liturgy of Heaven. If any faults marked his earthly pilgrimage, may Your boundless mercy cleanse them. If any good was accomplished through his ministry, may it redound to Your glory and endure in the lives he touched. Receive him, O Lord, into the company of priests who have served at Your altar and now behold You face to face. May Our Lady, Mother of Priests, intercede for him. May the angels lead him into Paradise. May he rest in the light of Christ, whom he proclaimed in word and sacrament. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.