Seven deacons ordained

Tamara Tirado / Catholic Courier | 06.01.2013

Bishop Emeritus Matthew H. Clark ordained Deacons Herbert Bietry, Mark Clark, Douglas Farwell, David Kepler, Robert Lee, William Rabjohn and Richard Rall to the permanent diaconte on June 1. To view more photos from this event and/or buy prints: http://smu.gs/13uhLHS

<p>Deacons process into Sacred Heart Cathedral.</p> — Deacons process into Sacred Heart Cathedral.

<p>The candidates are called and presented.</p> — The candidates are called and presented.

<p>Bishop Emeritus Clark elects Mark Clark.</p> — Bishop Emeritus Clark elects Mark Clark.

<p>Douglas Farwell prostrates during the Litany of Saints.</p> — Douglas Farwell prostrates during the Litany of Saints.

<p>Herbert Bietry prostrates during the Litany of Saints.</p> — Herbert Bietry prostrates during the Litany of Saints.

<p>Bishop Emeritus Clark lays hands on Richard Rall.</p> — Bishop Emeritus Clark lays hands on Richard Rall.

<p>The seven kneel during the Prayer of Consecration.</p> — The seven kneel during the Prayer of Consecration.

<p>Robert Lee is presented with the Book of Gospels.</p> — Robert Lee is presented with the Book of Gospels.

<p>Deacon Carges (left) greets Deacon William Rabjohn.</p> — Deacon Carges (left) greets Deacon William Rabjohn.

<p>Deacons David Kepler (left) and Douglas Farwell embrace.</p> — Deacons David Kepler (left) and Douglas Farwell embrace.

<p>Deacon Douglas Farwell hugs his mother during the sign of peace.</p> — Deacon Douglas Farwell hugs his mother during the sign of peace.

<p>The newly ordained deacons and their wives with Bishop Clark.</p> — The newly ordained deacons and their wives with Bishop Clark.

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