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The candidates reciting their Promise of Obedience to the Bishop. Pic inset from left: Fr Desmond Jansen and Fr Raymond Raj.The Minor Basilica of St Anne played host to the sacerdotal ordination of Deacons Raymond Raj and Desmond Jansen on March 28. Bishops, priests, religious and seminarians, and about 1,500 lay Catholics, attended the sacerdotal ordination and Chrism Mass.
He went on to remind the two candidates of the identity and responsibilities that have been entrusted to them — as ministers of the Word and being in the service of the Eucharistic table which is the table of sacrifice.The Chrism Mass is also an opportunity for ordained ministers of the Catholic Church to renew their vows to the bishop and Mother Church. He also explained the essence of the New Testament priesthood of Jesus Christ and quoted Isaiah 63:4.
He reminded everyone to not put limits on God’s glory. He also encouraged everyone to not be left behind as we journey towards the Synod and the Jubilee Year of Hope 2025, as proclaimed by Pope Francis.After Communion, the newly ordained priests gave their speeches. Fr Raymond spoke in Tamil and English. He thanked his family, formators and the friends he made while serving as a brother. He was touched by all those who came from near and far to witness his ordination.
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