Ordination to the Priesthood
On Friday 29th June 2018, the Solemnity of SS Peter & Paul, Br Oliver Craddock was ordained priest in our church by Bishop Robert Byrne, Cong. Orat.
The ordination chasuble stands ready in the Lady Chapel:
The clergy assemble before Mass:
The entrance procession:
The Bishop's Sermon:
Br Oliver stands before the Bishop:
The candidate lies prostrate during the Litany of the Saints:
The candidate is made a priest by the laying on of hands:
The new priest is clothed in the stole and chasuble:
Fr Oliver's hands are anointed with Chrism:
Sister Barbara Claire and Sister Carolyne Joseph of the Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary bring forward the gifts at the Offertory:
The new priest is presented with the chalice and paten:
Fr Oliver takes his place at the altar:
The celebration of the Holy Mass:
Party time!