Fathers Michael Costik, Peter Mottola and David Tedesche were ordained diocesan priests by Bishop Robert J. Cunningham June 22 during a Mass at Rochester’s Sacred Heart Cathedral.
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Priests lay their hands on the heads of the new priests.
Bishop Emeritus Clark lays his hands on Fr. Costik.
Bishop Cunningham holds his crozier.
The new priests prostrate themselves.
Priests line up to lay their hands on the new priests.
Fr. John Reif helps Fr. Tedesche with his new vestments.
Bishop Cunningham congratulates Fr. Costik.
A seminarian prays during Mass.
Father Tedesche gets a hug before Mass.
The new priests stand in front of Bishop Cunningham.
Father Tedesche assists during Communion.
Father Mottola assists during Communion.
Fathers Tedesche & Mottola speak to Bshp. Cunningham.
Fathers Tedesche (L) and Mottola talk to the media.
