Holy Hour to Pray for Those to be Ordained to the Priesthood

Holy Hour to Pray for Those to be Ordained to the Priesthood

Posted on June 11, 2024 in: Vocations

All are welcome to join in thanksgiving for Rev. Mr. Eric Hosmer, Rev. Mr. Julian Cuervo-Lozada, and Rev. Mr. Alex Pandolfe, who are to be ordained as priests of the Diocese of Norwich and to pray for an increase in vocations.

Holy Hour

Friday, June 28, 2024

6:00 p.m.

Cathedral of Saint Patrick, 213 Broadway, Norwich, Connecticut

Ordination to the Priesthood

Saturday, June 29, 2024

10:30 a.m.

Cathedral of Saint Patrick, 213 Broadway, Norwich, Connecticut

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