Ordinations to the Priesthood and Transitional Diaconate
The ordination of men to the priesthood and diaconate are very exciting events for our diocese. Properly called Holy Orders, ordination is the means by which a Catholic baptized male becomes a deacon, priest or bishop. Every year the Diocese of Arlington celebrates Masses of Ordination to the priesthood, the transitional diaconate (seminarians en route to priesthood) and permanent diaconate, and all the faithful are invited to attend. This event will be live-streamed so all can participate.
We the faithful celebrate these ordinations because these new priests and deacons make Christ present and the sacraments more available. The ordinations show us that the Holy Spirit is working in the hearts and minds of the people of the diocese, stirring up in men's hearts the desire to follow and imitate Christ. An ordination may mark the end of formation, but it is also the beginning of life as a priest or deacon: a life of generous service to the faithful of the diocese.
Learn more below about the candidates for ordination, the paths they've followed to this point, as well as all that goes into these ceremonies. Come join in these celebrations (at least virtually) and give thanks to God!
Ordination Events and Coverage
Meet our Future Priests
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St. Agnes Parish
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St. John the Baptist Parish
View the livestream
Priesthood Ordination: Saturday June 1, 11 a.m., Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Witness the beauty and power of the sacrament of Holy Orders as Bishop Burbidge will ordain Deacons James Joseph and Sean Nypaver to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ.
Transitional Diaconate Ordination: Saturday April 6, 11 a.m., St. Theresa Catholic Church
Bishop Burbidge will ordain 12 men to the transitional diaconate (read more about them below). All are welcome to witness this important step in their formation as future priests of our diocese (livestream link will be accessible from this page).
Meet our soon-to-be-ordained Deacons
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St. Charles Borromeo Parish
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St. John Bosco Parish
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St. Rita Parish
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St. John the Evangelist Parish
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St. Louis Parish/Diocese of Kumbo
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St. Joseph Parish, Herndon
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St. Francis de Sales, Purcellville
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St. Katharine Drexel Mission
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Our Lady of Hope Parish
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St. Andrew the Apostle Parish
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St. Charles Borromeo Parish
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St. Louis Parish
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More information about ordinations