The Seminary Community extends heartfelt congratulations to Rev. Conrad Forzeh and Rev. Frankline Etuge Nkopi (Diocese of Kumba, Cameroon) who were ordained to the Diaconate by Most Rev. Kevin Doran, Bishop of Elphin in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo on the Solemnity of the Epiphany, 6th January 2023. We also congratulate Rev. Stephen Ward (Diocese of Derry) who was ordained to the Diaconate in Waterside (Glendermott) Parish, Derry by Most Rev. Donal McKeown, also on the Solemnity of the Epiphany. We congratulate Rev. Dawid Aksenczuk (Diocese of Down and Connor) who was ordained Deacon by Most Rev. Noel Treanor, Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union and Apostolic Administrator of Down and Connor, in the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Parish of Drumbo, on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, 8th January 2023. Finally, our congratulations go to Rev. Mark O'Farrell (Diocese of Waterford and Lismore) who was ordained to the Diaconate by Most Rev. Alphonsus Cullinan, BIshop of Waterford and Lismore, in the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity on Saturday 28th January 2023. May the Lord who has begun the good work in each of these men bring it to fulfilment in a life of joy-filled service of God and his people.
Rev. Conrad Forzeh and Rev. Frankline Etuge Nkopi (Diocese of Kumba, Cameroon) pictured with Bishop Kevin Doran of Elphin, following their ordination to the Diaconate on the Solemnity of the Epiphany (6th January 2023) in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo.
Rev. Stephen Ward (Diocese of Derry) pictured serving at the altar with Bishop Donal McKeown of Derry during his ordination to the Diaconate on the Solemnity of the Epiphany (6th January 2023) in Waterside Parish, Derry.
Rev. Dawid Aksenczuk (Diocese of Down and Connor) pictured with his parents, together with Archbishop Noel Treanor after his ordination to the Diaconate on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (8th January 2023) in the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Parish of Drumbo, Belfast.
Rev. Mark O'Farrell with Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan following Mark's ordination to the Diaconate on 28th January.