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You Are Invited to the Transitional Diaconate Ordination - May 27, 2021

Posted on May 19, 2021 in: Events, Vocations

You Are Invited to the Transitional Diaconate Ordination - May 27, 2021

Please join us for the Mass of Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate of Mr. Jacob Ramos

Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 7pm
Cathedral of St. Patrick, Norwich

The Mass will be live-streamed for those who cannot attend in-person so that all may experience this joyous moment.

The live stream can be viewed at:
NorwichDiocese.org/Masses
and on the
Diocesan Facebook page

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