After making his pledge of obedience, Giopre Prado
prostrates himself in front of the altar while the Litany of the Saints
is sung during his ordination, May 15.
all photos by José
Luis Aguirre
First priest ordained in the new cathedral
ABOVE: Giopre Prado presents himself for ordination to the
priesthood, at the Cathedral of Christ the Light. His was the first
ordination to priesthood in the new cathedral.
AT RIGHT: Oakland Bishop Salvatore
Cordileone ordains Giopre Prado, conferring the grace of ministerial
priesthood through prayers and the laying on of hands. It was the
first time Bishop Cordileone ordained a priest. Standing next to
the bishop is Deacon Stephen Taylor. Bishop Emeritus John Cummins
also participated in the rite.
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Bishop Cordileone presents the chalice to Father Prado.
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ABOVE: Gabrielito and Paz Victoria Prado, who came from the
Philippines for their son’s ordination, adjust his priestly
vestments during the rite. He is their second son to be ordained as
a priest.
LEFT: Newly ordained Father Prado offers his first priestly
blessing to Bishop Cordileone. Father Ray Sacca, diocesan director
of clergy services, looks on.
BELOW: Father Prado concelebrates his first Mass during his
May 15 ordination. |
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