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Ordination Joy
Fathers Joseph Kuharski, left, and Marc Paveglio, along with their four fellow ordinands, enter into the joy of priesthood during the recessional of their ordination Mass May 31 at the Cathedral of St. Paul. Dave Hrbacek/The Catholic Spirit By Jessica Trygstad The Catholic Spirit The local Church celebrated six new priests May 31 as Archbishop John Nienstedt ordained the men at the Cathedral of St. Paul on the feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. “Like the Virgin Mary, you are called not only to be a Christ bearer to others,” the archbishop said,
“but you, like her, are to do it with great joy, rooted in your love for Jesus Christ and his love for you.” Archbishop Nienstedt cited Pope Francis’ homily from Holy Thursday in which he spoke of the joys of priesthood, and encouraged the young priests (all of whom are younger than 30) to make a copy and reflect on the pontiff’s words often. Father Michael Barsness described his ordination as “surreal, but very beautiful.”
“I was in awe of God’s delight in me, in his people and the priesthood,” he said. For Father Kevin Manthey, the ordination Mass was “incredible.” “There were so many elements that reminded me of graces the Lord has given me,” he said. “I saw each of them as confirmations of God’s providence Please turn to MOTHER on page 10
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