Father Scott Caton, a married father of six who began pursuing the priesthood in 2000 and received Vatican permission in 2010 to take final steps toward ordination, came to the end of a long journey June 11 when he was ordained a priest by Bishop Matthew H. Clark. Family and friends from both Catholic and Protestant faith communities filled most of Sacred Heart Cathedral for a joyous celebration. “I don’t think I’ve ever felt better,” Father Caton exclaimed after the Mass. (Click here to view more photos from this event and/or buy prints.)
Father Caton is hugged by his son Alexander before Mass.
Father Caton stands as he is presented.
Father Caton (left) pledges his obedience to Bishop Clark.
Father Caton prostrates himself as his family looks on.
Father Caton kneels in front of Bishop Clark.
Bonnie Caton hugs her husband after he received his vestments.
Father Joseph Hart lays his hands on Father Caton’s head.
Father Caton offers communion to his daughter Emily Volpe.
People line up to congratulate Father Caton.
Father Caton offers a blessing to Frank Vivacqua II.
