September 3, 2017
Praise be to God for the ordinations Saturday morning of Paulist seminarians Ryan Casey and Michael Hennessy as transitional deacons during a Mass in the crypt church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.!
Deacon Ryan and Deacon Mike were ordained by Bishop Barry Knestout, an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C.
Here are some glimpses of this special liturgy from the lens of photographer Kwana Strong. (More images to come!)
The processional into the crypt church for our Mass with Ordinations to the Diaconate led by Paulist seminarians Paolo Puccini, Richard Whitney and Mike Cruickshank.
Paulist seminarian Mike Hennessy processes into the crypt church.
Paulist seminarian Ryan Casey during the beginning of the Mass.
Paulist seminarian Michael Hennessy during the beginning of the Mass.
Paulist seminarian Ryan Casey pledges obedience to the Church. Bishop Knestout receives the pledge on behalf of the Church.
Paulist seminarian Mike Hennessy pledges obedience to the Church. Bishop Knestout receives the pledge on behalf of the Church.
Paulist seminarians Ryan Casey and Mike Hennessy lie prostrate before the altar during the chanting of the Litany of the Saints.
Paulist seminarians Ryan Casey and Mike Hennessy lie prostrate before the altar during the chanting of the Litany of the Saints.
Paulist Fr. Jimmy Hsu assists Deacon Mike with the placement of his stole as Paulist Fr. Jack Collins does the same for Deacon Ryan.
Deacon Ryan shortly after being vested with the dalmatic.
After their ordinations, Deacon Ryan and Deacon Mike became deacons serving at the Mass. They are seen here seated on each side of Bishop Knestout.
Paulist Fathers concelebrating the Mass.