Bishop Salvatore R. Matano ordained Fathers Matthew J. Walter and Daniel L. White June 1 at Rochester’s Sacred Heart Cathedral during a Solemn Mass of Ordination. During the Mass, Father Walter and Father White declared their intention to undertake the office of priesthood and promised obedience and respect to Bishop Matano and his successors. At the conclusion of Mass, the faithful were invited to receive the first priestly blessings from the new priests.
Then-Deacons Matthew J. Walter (left) and Daniel L. White process into Rochester’s Sacred Heart Cathedral at the start of the priestly ordination Mass June 1.
Deacon Matthew Walter promises his respect and obedience to Bishop Salvatore R. Matano and his successors.
Bishop Matano lays hands on the head of Father White.
A priest lays hands on the head of Father Walter.
Father Ronald Antinarelli lays his hands on the head of Father White.
Father Walter is vested by Father Dennis Bonsignore.
Bishop Matano anoints the hands of Father White.
Bishop Matano prays the Eucharistic prayer.
Bishop Matano receives a blessing from Father Walter at the conclusion of the Mass.
William Griffen receives a blessing from Father Walter following the Mass.
