• Bishop Fernandes during the ordination Mass.
  • Father Michael Haemmerle, director of vocations, preparing to testify to the ordinandis readiness.
  • The elect laying prostrate during the ordination Mass.
  • Priests laying hands on the elect.
  • Bishop Fernandes during the laying on of hands at ordination Mass.
  • Bishop Fernandes during the laying on of hands at ordination Mass.
  • Bishop Fernandes annointing Father Kennedy Ofezu's hands with chrism oil.
  • Bishop Fernandes annointing Father Anthony Whalen's hands with chrism oil.
  • Father Ofezu (left) and Father Whalen during the Eucharistic prayers.
  • Bishop Fernandes receives Father Ofezu’s first blessing.
  • Father Ofezu offering first blessings.

On Saturday, October 31, Bishop Earl K. Fernandes celebrated the presbyterate ordination for Father Anthony Whalen and Father Kennedy Ofezu at St. Catharine Church. Joined by clergy and the faithful from around the diocese, Bishop Fernandes welcomed our new priests to their vocation.

Photos by Sarah Lightle & Anna Lincoln

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