The Most Rev. Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, celebrated Mass and ordained transitional deacons from Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul Saturday, May 14, at Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.
Ordination to Transitional deacon is the final step prior to Ordination to the Priesthood. Ttransitional deacons will serve in parishes for one year as they also complete their studies toward eventual ordination as priests next year. Their diaconate ministry is one of transition and a part of the normal progression to the priesthood.
Those being ordained as transitional deacons were: Anthony J. Albanese; Shane M. Flanagan; Randall J. Kraft; Phong T. Le; Kenneth I. Omeke; John C. Okpara; and Wesly L. Taveras.
Kraft, 25, son of Randall and Christina Kraft, is a native of Southampton.
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