Three men ordained priests

Mike Crupi / Catholic Courier | 06.24.2013

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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<p>Priests lay their hands on the heads of the new priests.</p> — Priests lay their hands on the heads of the new priests.

<p>Bishop Emeritus Clark lays his hands on Fr. Costik.</p> — Bishop Emeritus Clark lays his hands on Fr. Costik.

<p>Bishop Cunningham holds his crozier.</p> — Bishop Cunningham holds his crozier.

<p>The new priests prostrate themselves.</p> — The new priests prostrate themselves.

<p>Priests line up to lay their hands on the new priests.</p> — Priests line up to lay their hands on the new priests.

<p>Fr. John Reif helps Fr. Tedesche with his new vestments.</p> — Fr. John Reif helps Fr. Tedesche with his new vestments.

<p>Bishop Cunningham congratulates Fr. Costik.</p> — Bishop Cunningham congratulates Fr. Costik.

<p>A seminarian prays during Mass.</p> — A seminarian prays during Mass.

<p>Father Tedesche gets a hug before Mass.</p> — Father Tedesche gets a hug before Mass.

<p>The new priests stand in front of Bishop Cunningham.</p> — The new priests stand in front of Bishop Cunningham.

<p>Father Tedesche assists during Communion.</p> — Father Tedesche assists during Communion.

<p>Father Mottola assists during Communion.</p> — Father Mottola assists during Communion.

<p>Fathers Tedesche & Mottola speak to Bshp. Cunningham.</p> — Fathers Tedesche & Mottola speak to Bshp. Cunningham.

<p>Fathers Tedesche (L) and Mottola talk to the media.</p> — Fathers Tedesche (L) and Mottola talk to the media.

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