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New priests for Archdiocese of Washington

The 10 new priests for the Archdiocese of Washington will be ordained by Archbishop Wilton Gregory on June 15 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Read their profiles here.

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At joyful Mass, Archbishop Gregory ordains 10 new priests for Archdiocese of Washington

Presiding at a Mass on what he noted was a “joyful day for the Archdiocese of Washington,” Archbishop Wilton Gregory ordained 10 new priests for the archdiocese on...

Jun 17, 2019

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After ‘a door opened in my heart,’ man was inspired to become Catholic and seek priesthood

Deacon Christian Huebner, a 35-year-old former lawyer who will be ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Washington on June 15, said “growing up in a Protestant family, I...

Jun 13, 2019

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Archbishop Gregory to ordain 10 new priests for the Archdiocese of Washington

Washington Archbishop Wilton Gregory will ordain 10 new priests for the Archdiocese of Washington at a 10 a.m. Mass Saturday June 15 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the...

Jun 13, 2019

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Seeing how God has acted in history, and in his own life, drew man to priesthood

As a child growing up in the suburbs of Boston in the early 2000s, Michael Russo had no interaction with diocesan priests, and what he did know was the largely-negative news he...

Jun 13, 2019

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Poolesville parish and UMD Catholic Student Center fostered man’s priestly vocation

The seeds of Deacon Joseph Cwik’s vocation were planted while growing up in his small parish community of Our Lady of the Presentation in Poolesville, Maryland. He was the third...

Jun 12, 2019

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From experiences at home, the seminary and at parishes, future priest learned enduring lessons

Reflecting on his journey to the priesthood, Deacon Brendan Glasgow wrote that his story “is a testament to how God works little by little and step by step. God has a plan...

Jun 11, 2019

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Like Saint John Paul II, Deacon Petty worked in theater before seeking priesthood

Being raised in a devout Christian family and participating in theater led Benjamin Petty to seek truth and beauty in his life. That search eventually inspired him to become...

Jun 11, 2019

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Future priest excited to meet first parish and pastor after decades of praying for them

Deacon Patrick Mullan first felt called to the priesthood at a very young age, when he and his three sisters would “play Mass” at home. Nearly 30 years later, he will...

Jun 10, 2019

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Inspired by Catholic roots in Poland, young man looks forward to serving as priest in Washington

Deacon Jan Pietryga’s journey to the priesthood began in Poland, took shape in Italy, was confirmed in Australia and will be realized in Washington, D.C., as the 30-year-old...

Jun 11, 2019

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Family prayer life in Nigeria set foundation for priestly vocation in Washington

Deacon Ebuka Mbanude was prepared for the rhythm of seminary life at a young age, when his family would wake up at 5 a.m. to get together for morning prayer, and would gather...

Jun 6, 2019

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Fateful bus trip helped change man’s aspiration from filmmaking to the priesthood

Deacon John Benson – one of 10 men who will be ordained June 15 as new priests for the Archdiocese of Washington – originally had other plans for his future before he...

Jun 11, 2019

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Faith planted in Germany grew to a priestly vocation for Archdiocese of Washington

In his native Germany, Deacon Stefan Megyery found his faith. And while doing academic research in the United States, he found his priestly vocation. On June 15, he will be among...

Jun 4, 2019