Posted September 27, 2017

Seventeen men received the ministry of lector during a Mass on Saturday, Sept. 16 in St. Martin’s Chapel at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Wynnewood. Auxiliary Bishop Edward Deliman was the main celebrant. The lectors, who will proclaim the Word of God in the church’s liturgical celebrations, include four seminarians in formation for priesthood for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and five seminarians for four other dioceses, plus eight candidates preparing to be ordained permanent deacons for the archdiocese.

Seminarians for the archdiocese include Louis J. Monica, Kevin C. Okafor, Martin O. Okwudiba and August A. Taglianetti Louis J. Monica, Kevin C. Okafor, Martin O. Okwudiba and August A. Taglianetti. Permanent deacon candidates include Paul S. Ablaza, Jesús Burgos, William F. Hochwind, Kevin J. McDermott, Pascual Mota, Timothy L. Murphy, Samuel O. Ujor and James J. White. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • Bishop Edward Deliman leads the congregation in prayer at the institution of lector Sept. 16 at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.

  • Paul Ablaza

  • Kevin Okafor

  • August Taglianetti

  • Jesus Burgos

  • Louis Monica is called to the ministry of lector.

  • Martin Okwudiba receives the book.

  • James White receives the book.

  • From left, Paul Ablaza, William Hochwind and Louis Monica pray during the Mass.

  • James White and Samuel Ojor receive congratulations after Mass.