Posted June 4, 2013

Archbishop Charles Chaput ordained 15 men of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to the permanent diaconate on Saturday, June 1 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.  See the full story on the ordination. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • Lyle Benner promises obedience to Archbishop Chaput and his successors at the diaconate ordination.

  • Daniel DiCarlo, Jr. promises obedience to Archbishop Chaput and his successors at the diaconate ordination.

  • Matthew Hrobak promises obedience to Archbishop Chaput and his successors at the diaconate ordination.

  • By the laying on of hands and prayer, Archbishop Chaput ordains Matthew Hrobak a deacon during his ordination.

  • Anthony Cincotta prays as he is ordained a deacon by the laying of hands by Archbishop Chaput.

  • By the laying on of hands and prayer, Archbishop Chaput ordains William Bradley a deacon during his ordination.

  • Daniel Bingnear prays as he is ordained a deacon by the laying of hands by Archbishop Chaput.

  • By the laying on of hands and prayer, Archbishop Chaput ordains Lou Libbi a deacon during his ordination.

  • James Elliott prays as he is ordained a deacon by the laying of hands by Archbishop Chaput.

  • Lyle Benner prays as he is ordained a deacon by the laying of hands by Archbishop Chaput.

  • Deacon Joseph Cella vests newly ordained deacon Raymond Scipioni.

  • Archbishop Charles Chaput places the Book of the Gospels in the hands of Williams and says, “receive the Gospel of Christ, whose herald you now are. Believe what you read, teach what you believe, and practice what you teach.”

  • Archbishop Charles Chaput places the Book of the Gospels in the hands of James Elliott and says, “receive the Gospel of Christ, whose herald you now are. Believe what you read, teach what you believe, and practice what you teach.”

  • Archbishop Charles Chaput places the Book of the Gospels in the hands of Ronald Kelley and says, “receive the Gospel of Christ, whose herald you now are. Believe what you read, teach what you believe, and practice what you teach.”

  • Archbishop Charles Chaput places the Book of the Gospels in the hands of Donald Nichols and says, “receive the Gospel of Christ, whose herald you now are. Believe what you read, teach what you believe, and practice what you teach.”

  • Archbishop Charles Chaput offers a kiss of peace to the newly ordained deacon, Louis Quaglia.

  • Deacon Patrick Kelly shares a kiss of peace with Archbishop Chaput during the ordination.