Brother Isaac Slater, a Cistercian monk living at the Abbey of the Genesee in Piffard, Livingston County, was ordained a transitional deacon by Bishop Matthew H. Clark June 10 at the abbey. Brother Slater is on track to be ordained a priest in August 2012. (Click here to view more photos from this event and/or buy prints.)
Brother Isaac Slater stands before Bishop Clark.
Monks line up to take Communion.
Brother Slater kneels before Bishop Clark.
Brother Isaac Slater prostrates himself.
Bishop Clark (right) hands the Book of Gospels to Brother Slater.
Brother Slater (right) assists Bishop Clark at the altar.
Monks surround the altar as Bishop Clark celebrates Mass.
Brother Slater (left) and Bishop Clark at the altar.
Brother Slater serves as a eucharistic minister during Mass.
