Three Discalced Carmelites were ordained to the priesthood Aug. 15 at the Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians at Holy Hill.
Archbishop Jeffrey S. Grob presided at the ordination Mass for Fr. John-Magdalene, OCD, Fr. Isaiah, OCD, and Fr. Moses, OCD, members of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Province.
The newly ordained priests returned to the Basilica the following day to celebrate their first Masses. Fr. Moses celebrated at 8 a.m., Fr. John-Magdalene at 10 a.m. and Fr. Isaiah at 2 p.m.
The ordination drew family, friends, fellow Carmelites and faithful to Holy Hill for the celebration.
Priests lay hands on the three Carmelite ordinands during the Aug. 15 ordination Mass at Holy Hill. The laying on of hands is part of the Rite of Ordination to the priesthood. (Photo by seancsmithphotos.com)
The three Carmelite ordinands lie prostrate during the Litany of Supplication as Archbishop Jeffrey S. Grob presides at their Aug. 15 ordination Mass at Holy Hill. (Photo by seancsmithphotos.com)
Newly ordained Carmelite priests Fr. Isaiah, OCD, Fr. Moses, OCD, and Fr. John-Magdalene, OCD, pose with Archbishop Jeffrey S. Grob following their Aug. 15 ordination at the Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians at Holy Hill. (Photo by seancsmithphotos.com)
