WATCH: 3 priests ordained this morning at the Diocese of Youngstown
Rev. David J. Bonnar, Bishop of Youngstown, will ordain Rev. Mr. Robert England, Rev. Mr. John Rovnak and Rev. Mr. Frederick Schlueter to the priesthood of Jesus Christ.
All three are currently serving as transitional deacons for the Diocese of Youngstown.
The ordination liturgy will take place at the Cathedral of Saint Columba in Youngstown at 10:30 a.m. on June 17.
You can watch it live below.
Upon ordination as priests, Deacon England, Deacon Rovnak, and Deacon Schlueter will be assigned to serve as a Parochial Vicar (associate pastor) at a parish in the Diocese of Youngstown. Their assignments will be announced during the ordination Mass.
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This story was originally published June 17, 2023 at 9:26 AM.