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Priests Celebrate Ordination Milestones

Posted on July 07, 2023 in: Vocations

Priests Celebrate Ordination Milestones

Editor's Note: The article and picture below slipped through the cracks when the details of the Chrism Mass were published during Holy Week. We apologize for the delay.

Priests, deacons, and faithful communicants from throughout the diocese gathered for the annual Chrism Mass, which took place at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich.

Jubilarians (l-r):Rev. Joseph Tito (35 years), Rev. Robert Washabaugh (45 years), Rev. David P. Choquette (25 years), Most Rev. Michael R. Cote, Rev. Paul Boudreau (40 years), Rev. Peter B. Liszewski (45 years) and Rev. Joseph Castaldi, JCL (60 years). Not pictured: Rev. Patrick A. Martin (45 years) and Very Rev. Richard J. Ricard (25 years). (Photo: Catherine Hoffman)

 

In addition to blessing the sacred oils, the Most Rev. Michael R. Cote, D.D., led the renewal of priestly promises before the assembled priests and jubilarians. “Our priests are here to renew their priestly promises, and we gather together in spirit with the faithful throughout our diocese to call upon the Savior of the world to renew His presence in our lives, our ministries and our work in building God’s kingdom in this portion of His vineyard,” Bishop Cote remarked. The priests resolved to renew their promises, to be more united with and more closely conformed to the Lord, to “be faithful stewards of the mysteries of God” in liturgical rites and to “discharge faithfully the office of teaching.”

 

If you or someone you know is interested in discerning a vocation to the priesthood, please contact vocations@norwichdiocese. net or call 860.887.9294.


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