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Mass of Candidacy Celebrated

December 2, 2024 | St. Mary's News

On Friday, November 22, 2024, St. Mary’s celebrated the Mass of Candidacy for Holy Orders. In this rite, seminarians express their commitment to continue their preparation for the priesthood to completion and are accepted by the bishop for the remainder of their journeys.

This year, three candidates were received into Candidacy:

  • John “Russ” Sullivan, Archdiocese of Baltimore.
  • Ezekiel Yisi, Diocese of Portland (in Maine).
  • Evans Yongyee, Diocese of Portland (in Maine). 

Bishop Denis J. Madden, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, joined the St. Mary’s community to preside at the liturgy.

Other photos from the liturgy:

Collage of images from the Mass of Candidacy for Holy Orders.

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