Two Albany seminarians installed as acolytes

Seminarians Paul D. McDonald and Thomas R. Fallati, both of the Diocese of Albany, were among 12 seminarians installed to the Ministry of Acolyte on Feb. 8 at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, Mass.

Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., presided over the installation Mass, which plays an important role in the formation of these men in their journey toward becoming priests. As an acolyte, each man’s primary role will be assisting the deacon and priest during Mass. They may also serve as extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion at Mass, bring the Holy Eucharist to the sick and participate in other tasks while aiding the priest and deacon during liturgical celebrations.

The other 10 men who were installed were: Patrick Thomas Bruen, Archdiocese of Detroit; William Edward Burns, Diocese of Orlando; Brian Thomas Delaney, Archdiocese of Boston; John Anthony Ippolito, Archdiocese of New York; Brother John Kim, Saint Joseph Abbey; William Patrick Long, Diocese of Venice; Clifton Troy Mastran, Archdiocese of Washington, D.C.; Rayappan Rajesh Ravi, Archdiocese of New York; Brother Charles Andrew Tupta, Rock Hill Oratory; and John Paul Williams, Diocese of Springfield.

Please pray for these men as they continue on their journey of studying to become priests so that they may serve God and His people.