Nine Dominican Friars Ordained to the Priesthood

Mass of Ordination 2018

On Saturday, May 19th, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, nine Dominican Friars were ordained to the priesthood by His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York.

Your support of the Dominican Friars Foundation helped make the formation of these nine priests possible. Thank you for your generosity! In his homily, the Cardinal acknowledged the longstanding service of the Dominican Friars to his diocese:

“I’d like to thank the Dominicans of the Province of Saint Joseph for their extraordinary service as parish priests, as professors, as healthcare chaplains, as campus ministers in the Archdiocese of New York. You’ve been part of us since our first bishops. We love you very much and we thank God for you.”

Class of 2018

Fr. Timothy Danaher, O.P.

Steubenville, OH
Franciscan University of Steubenville

Fr. Pier Giorgio Dengler, O.P.

Pelham, NY
Columbia University
Fordham University

Fr. Peter Joseph Gautsch, O.P.

Gallatin, TN
University of Notre Dame

Fr. Mannes Matous, O.P.

Columbus, OH
University of Pittsburgh

Fr. Leo Joseph Camurati, O.P.

Fresh Meadows, NY
Cooper Union

Fr. Isaac Augustine Morales, O.P.

Chicago, IL
Duke University

Fr. Humbert Kilanowski, O.P.

Columbus, OH
Case Western Reserve University
Ohio State University

Fr. Henry Stephan, O.P.

San Jose, CA
Princeton University

Fr. Aquinas Beale, O.P.

South Boston, VA
University of Virginia

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.

Reflections like this one are made possible because of the faithful support of friends like you. Your generosity helps sustain the friars in their mission to proclaim the Gospel, serve the Church, and form future preachers of the faith.

Support the preaching mission of the Dominican friars and help ensure that the light of the Gospel continues to reach hearts for generations to come.

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