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Vigil of prayer prior to the Ordination of Deacons and Presbyters

On the 2nd June, the eve of the presbyterial ordination and some days before the ordination of deacons, a vigil of prayer was held at the Seminary.  The congregation offered prayers for the ordinands.  The vigil included readings from the Sacred Scripture and Adoration of the Holy Eucharist.  During the vigil, in the presence of the Holy Eucharist, Deacon Daniel Grech said a prayer of thanksgiving for his year as deacon.  Deacon Mark Bonello prayed God to lead him during his life of priesthood.  Seminarian Gabriel Gauci based his prayer on experiences of  life and on his vocation.

The following day, 3rd June, Solemnity of the Holy Trinity, Mark Bonello and Daniel Grech were ordained priests at the Gozo Cathedral.  The ordination was led by H.E. Bishop Mario Grech.

 

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