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Archbishop Charles Chaput ordained Sean A. Loomis, John Patrick Stokely and Thomas A. Viviano to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Saturday, May 18 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.  All three men have completed their program of priestly formation and course of studies at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood.  Father Loomis has been assigned as parochial vicar at St. Bede the Venerable Parish in Holland, Bucks County.  Father Stokely has been assigned as parochial vicar at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish in Warrington, Montgomery County.  Father Viviano has been assigned as parochial vicar at Holy Innocents Parish, Philadelphia. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

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.

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.

Archbishop Chaput lays his hands on the head of Thomas Viviano and silently prays to invoke the Holy Spirit.

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 Chaput gives the paten and chalice -- the sacred vessels for consecrating the bread and wine for holy Communion -- to John Stokely during his ordination.

Beautiful...

Congratulations... and welcome to the club

It must be amazing to be ordained a priest...

Quote from: Lorenzo on May 29, 2013, 05:49:13 AM
It must be amazing to be ordained a priest...

Siguro Bro! Hahaha.

Sa profession ra ganing sa ahong sister sa Cermelite Missionaries, tears were shed, kani pa ba kaha.

Quote from: taga tigbao on May 29, 2013, 09:55:51 AM
Siguro Bro! Hahaha.

Sa profession ra ganing sa ahong sister sa Cermelite Missionaries, tears were shed, kani pa ba kaha.

When I was home in New Jersey to attend our bunso's 8th grade graduation, I met the new parochial vicar for our church. Fr. Mahon. A very kind and warm 27 year old newly-ordained priest. Same age as I.

We talked after Sunday Mass. Turns out that he was pre-med in college, but instead of going to medical school, went to the seminary.

He's a good priest.