An Invitation to the Ordination of Deacon Jacob Ramos

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An Invitation to the Ordination of Deacon Jacob Ramos

Posted on June 16, 2022 in: Events, Vocations

An Invitation to the Ordination of Deacon Jacob Ramos

You are cordially invited to the Cathedral of Saint Patrick for the Mass of Ordination of Deacon Jacob Ramos

Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.

Unable to attend in person? The Mass also will be livestreamed:

NorwichDiocese.org/Masses

Related articles (click to open link in new window):

Mass of Ordination to the Diaconate of Reverend Mr. Jacob Ramos (May 27, 2021)

Vocations: We Respond to the Lord's Call with, 'Here I Am' (April 23, 2021)

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