Dominican Ordinations 2019

Dominican Ordinations 2019

The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind,
“You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.” — Psalm 110: 4

On Saturday May 25th, 2019, six of our Dominican friars were Ordained to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ by Bishop Robert Barron, Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles. Please enjoy a few select photos from the Ordination Mass, courtesy of Jaclyn Lippelmann.

The Ordinandi are:

Antoninus Maria Samy, O.P.
John Paul Kern, O.P.
Joseph Martin Hagan, O.P.
Norbert Keliher, O.P.
John Mark Solitario, O.P.
Paul Mary Clarke, O.P.

The Dominican friars are called to preach the Gospel in every age and in every place it is needed. Through preaching, teaching, pastoral ministry, and the formation of new friars, they work to bring the truth of Christ to a world searching for meaning and hope.

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