Ordination to the Priesthood

The Most Reverend Anthony M. Pilla

Ordaining Bishop

THOMAS JOSEPH BEHREND

STEVEN HARLAN BRECK

BARRY THOMAS GEARING

EDWARD JOHN JANOCH

CURTIS LEE KONDIK

KENNETH FRANCIS WALLACE

PROCESSIONAL HYMN - Festival Canticle: Worth is Christ

 

THE RITE OF ORDINATION

THE CALL OF THE CANDIDATES

PRESENTATION OF THE CANDIDATES

Father Cozzens: Most Revered Father, holy mother Church asks you to ordain these men, our brothers, for service as priests.

Bishop Pilla: Do you judge them to be worthy?

Father Cozzens: After inquiry among the people of God and upon recommendation of those concerned with their training, I testify that they have been found worthy.

ELECTION BY THE BISHOP AND CONSENT OF THE PEOPLE

Bishop Pilla: We rely on the help of the Lord God and our Savior Jesus Christ, and we choose these men, our brothers, for priesthood in the presbyteral order.

 

 

     

     

     

     

     

We give thanks and praise to God for the blessings we have received.

Words cannot express the gratitude in our hearts for our parents, families, and friends whose love and support have been so instrumental in bringing us to this day.

To the Saint Mary and Borromeo faculties, students and staffs, to the staff of the Center for Pastoral Leadership, and to our Field Education parishes, facilities, and communities, we thank you for your example, your friendship, and your support during these years of formation. You have helped us to become the men we are today.

Thank you to all of you who have prayed with us and shared this day with us. Each of you has had a part in making this celebration possible. Please continue to pray for us and be assured of our prayers for you.

Barry, Ken, Edward, Curtis, Steve, Tom