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Four priests touched lives in profound ways

Posted on January 8th, 2009

By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T
It is in the nature of ministry. Priests, through the performance of their daily [...]

Offering answers to a young man’s questions

Posted on January 8th, 2009

By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T
Realizing a vocation to the priesthood begins with that first step. Think of it [...]

Priests: A history of making a difference

Posted on January 8th, 2009

By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T
In 1950, according to “Our Faith-Filled Heritage,” the archdiocesan bicentennial history, there were 1,915 [...]

A glimpse of life at the seminary

Posted on January 8th, 2009

By Nadia Maria SmithCS&T Staff Writer
WYNNEWOOD – Come and see.
A retreat weekend at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary is the [...]

A priest, or two, in the family

Posted on January 8th, 2009

By Lou BaldwinSpecial to The CS&T
As a young man ponders whether or not God wants him to be a [...]

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  • Father John Stokely distributes communion for the first time as a priest.Father John Stokely distributes communion for the first time as a priest.
  • Archbishop Chaput anoints the hands of John Stokely with the oil of chrism, in the rite of ordination of a priest.Archbishop Chaput anoints the hands of John Stokely with the oil of chrism, in the rite of ordination of a priest.
  • A beaming Father Sean Loomis, right, receives a hug from his brother priest after being vested in the stole and chasuble, the outer garment of a priest celebrating Mass.A beaming Father Sean Loomis, right, receives a hug from his brother priest after being vested in the stole and chasuble, the outer garment of a priest celebrating Mass.
  • From left, Transitional Deacons Sean Loomis, John Stokely and Thomas Viviano joyfully process into the cathedral for their ordination as priests.From left, Transitional Deacons Sean Loomis, John Stokely and Thomas Viviano joyfully process into the cathedral for their ordination as priests.
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  • Auxiliary Bishop Timothy C. Senior, rector of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, states publicly that he finds the three men worthy to be ordained priests as he presents the candidates to the Archbishop.Auxiliary Bishop Timothy C. Senior, rector of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, states publicly that he finds the three men worthy to be ordained priests as he presents the candidates to the Archbishop.
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  • The three men being ordained priests prostrate themselves before the cathedral's main altar during the prayers of the Litany of Saints.The three men being ordained priests prostrate themselves before the cathedral's main altar during the prayers of the Litany of Saints.
  • Father Sean Loomis is ordained a priest by the laying on of hands and prayers of Archbishop Chaput.Father Sean Loomis is ordained a priest by the laying on of hands and prayers of Archbishop Chaput.
  • Archbishop Chaput lays his hands on the head of Thomas Viviano and silently prays to invoke the Holy Spirit.Archbishop Chaput lays his hands on the head of Thomas Viviano and silently prays to invoke the Holy Spirit.
  • Thomas Viviano prays deeply during his ordination.Thomas Viviano prays deeply during his ordination.
  • Archbishop Charles Chaput extends his hands in prayer over Thomas Viviano, John Stokely and Sean Loomis as he ordains them to the priesthood.Archbishop Charles Chaput extends his hands in prayer over Thomas Viviano, John Stokely and Sean Loomis as he ordains them to the priesthood.
  • Archbishop Charels Chaput annoints the hands of Sean Loomis with the oil of chrism.Archbishop Charels Chaput annoints the hands of Sean Loomis with the oil of chrism.
  • Archbishop Chaput gives the paten and chalice -- the sacred vessels for consecrating the bread and wine for holy Communion -- to John Stokely during his ordination.Archbishop Chaput gives the paten and chalice -- the sacred vessels for consecrating the bread and wine for holy Communion -- to John Stokely during his ordination.
  • Father Thomas Viviano shares a fraternal kiss with Archbishop Charles Chaput after being ordained.Father Thomas Viviano shares a fraternal kiss with Archbishop Charles Chaput after being ordained.
  • The three newly ordained priests concelebrate Mass with Archbishop Chaput for the first time.The three newly ordained priests concelebrate Mass with Archbishop Chaput for the first time.

Three new priests ordained for Archdiocese

Archbishop Charles Chaput ordained Sean Loomis, John Stokely and Thomas Viviano to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Saturday, May 18 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.

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