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Banns of Ordination

Posted on June 11, 2024 in: Vocations

Banns of Ordination

Banns of Ordination

The following deacons will be ordained to the
Order of Priesthood on Saturday, June 29, 2024:

Reverend Mr. Eric Carl Hosmer
Reverend Mr. Julian Felipe Cuervo Lozada
Reverend Mr. Alexander James Pandolfe

Should you know of any reason why these men should not be ordained a priest, please write to:

The Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, Bishop of Norwich
201 Broadway
Norwich, CT 06360

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