We are pleased to invite you to join us via livestream for the ordination of two men for the Diocese of Richmond and one man for the Diocese of Zacatecoluca on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Richmond.
The Mass will also commemorate the bicentennial anniversary of our founding as the Catholic Diocese of Richmond on July 11, 1820. We will give thanks to God for the perseverance of all those who came before us to establish our faith and the glorious life of this Church we celebrate today. You can view the Bicentennial Prayer in English or Spanish on our bicentennial website.
Due to COVID-19 and to ensure the safety of our parishioners and clergy, the diocese rescheduled the previously set ordination dates to coincide with our bicentennial July celebration, and we will now celebrate these joyous occasions together.
To allow for social distancing, attendance at the Mass is by invitation only. The Mass will be livestreamed on the diocesan website and on our Facebook, Twitter and YouTube channels. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Congratulations to Deacon Anthony Ferguson, Deacon Julio Reyes and Mr. Thomas Lawrence on their upcoming ordinations!
Deacon Anthony Ferguson will be ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Richmond. Deacon Ferguson currently serves at St. Joseph, Petersburg. You can read about Deacon Ferguson’s call to the priesthood in the June 29 issue of The Catholic Virginian.
Deacon Ferguson will celebrate his first Mass of Thanksgiving at 11:00 a.m. at St. Benedict, Richmond, on Sunday, July 12.
Deacon Julio Reyes will be ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador. Deacon Reyes currently serves at Our Lady of Lourdes, Richmond. Read more about Deacon Reyes in the June 29 issue of The Catholic Virginian.
Deacon Reyes will be ordained by Bishop Knestout on behalf of Bishop Elías Bolaños, Bishop of Zacatecoluca. He has been sponsored by the Diocese of Richmond for his seminary formation and has committed to serving the diocese for the first years of his priestly ministry.
He will celebrate his first Mass of Thanksgiving at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes, Henrico, Sunday, July 12.
Mr. Thomas Lawrence will be ordained to the transitional diaconate for the Diocese of Richmond. He currently serves at St. John, Waynesboro. You can read more about Thomas in the June 29 issue of The Catholic Virginian.
He will be assisting and preaching at the 5:00 p.m. Mass at St. James, Hopewell, on Sunday, July 12.
Please continue to pray for the clergy and seminarians of the diocese. St. John Vianney, St. Vincent de Paul, pray for them!
| O God, who have willed to provide shepherds for your people, pour out a spirit of reverence and fortitude in your Church, to make these your servants worthy ministers at your altar and ardent yet gentle heralds of your Gospel. through our Lord Jesus Christ, you Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. |
Dios y Padre nuestro, tú que eres quien provee de pastores a tu pueblo, derrama sobre tu Iglesia el Espíritu de piedad y fortaleza, que convierta a estos siervos tuyos en dignos ministros de tu altar y los haga testigos valientes y humildes de tu Evangelio. Por nuestro Señor Jesucristo, tu Hijo, que vive y reina contigo en la unidad del Espíritu Santo y es Dios por los siglos de los siglos. |