10 Questions with The Rev. Israel Anchan, St. Paul Episcopal Church, Kankakee

10 Questions with The Rev. Israel Anchan, St. Paul Episcopal Church, Kankakee

The Rev. Israel Anchan arrived at St. Paul Episcopal Church in 2009.

In the four years that have passed since he came to the historic place of worship located in downtown Kankakee, he has made great strides in bringing the message conveyed inside the walls of the church to the community outside of it.

That effort is a central emphasis as St. Paul Episcopal Church celebrates its 150th year of existence on Sunday. As Anchan has been busy preparing for the anniversary and the church's future, he took time to answer "10 questions'' for The Daily Journal.

Where are you from originally?

I am originally from South India, and upon completion of my theological education, I served as a pastor in church and principal of high school in Mumbai until 1999.

What was it like to transition to life in America?

I came to U.

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