Ordinations to Priesthood

It is with great joy and thanksgiving, Bishop Michael Mulvey will ordain Deacons Raymond Pendleton, Thomas Swierc and David Snow, SOLT to the priesthood on Saturday, June 17 at 10 a.m. with Holy Mass in the Corpus Christi Cathedral. Everyone is invited to celebrate and support our deacons on this special and holy occasion.

Immediately following Mass, first priestly blessings for the public and a light reception will be offered in St. Joseph’s Hall.

For those unable to attend in-person, the Priestly Ordination Mass will be livestreamed on the Diocese of Corpus Christi Facebook Page, YouTube Channel and the Corpus Christi Cathedral Facebook Page.
 

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Eucharistic Holy Hour with solemn vespers for each deacon prior to their Ordination Mass are as follows:

Deacon Raymond Pendleton
June 15 at 5:30 p.m. - Corpus Christi Cathedral

Deacon Thomas Swierc
June 16 at 7 p.m. - St. Pius X Catholic Church

Deacon David Snow, SOLT
June 16 at 7 p.m. - Our Lady of Corpus Christi Chapel
 

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After their Ordination, each priest’s first Mass of Thanksgiving will be:

Deacon Raymond Pendleton
June 18 at 1 p.m. - St. Elizabeth of Hungary (Alice, Texas)

Deacon Thomas Swierc
June 18 at 11 a.m. - St. Gertrude Catholic Church (Kingsville, Texas)

Deacon David Snow, SOLT
June 18 at 12 p.m. - St. Anthony Catholic Church (Robstown, Texas)