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The Laying On of Hands: By this ritual the ordaining bishop and the other priests invoke the Holy Spirit to come down upon the one to be ordained, giving him a sacred character and setting him apart for the designated ministry. (USCCB)
Deacon Greg Kandra - published on 04/17/17
From the In My Backyard Desk: Some heartening news out of our diocesan Chrism Mass!
And in the report above, one of those interviewed is the man I’m mentoring in the diaconate program, Thomas Jorge, who will be ordained next month. Kudos and prayers!
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