The combined Priesthood Ordination Rite and Diaconate Ordination Rite was celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger, with one man ordained to the priesthood and 13 men ordained to the Diaconate - eight men to the Permanent Diaconate and five men to the Transitional Diaconate - on Sept. 5 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany. Deacon Charles Onyeneke (c.) responds to cheers from the faithful as he is presented as candidate to the priesthood to Bishop Scharfenberger. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The combined Priesthood Ordination Rite and Diaconate Ordination Rite was celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger, with one man ordained to the priesthood and 13 men ordained to the Diaconate - eight men to the Permanent Diaconate and five men to the Transitional Diaconate - on Sept. 5 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany. Deacon Charles Onyeneke lies prone as part of his Rite of Ordination to the Priesthood. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The combined Priesthood Ordination Rite and Diaconate Ordination Rite was celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger, with one man ordained to the priesthood and 13 men ordained to the Diaconate - eight men to the Permanent Diaconate and five men to the Transitional Diaconate - on Sept. 5 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany. Bishop Scharfenberger reads the Prayer of Ordination, the final step for Deacon Charles Onyeneke to become a newly-ordained priest. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The combined Priesthood Ordination Rite and Diaconate Ordination Rite was celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger, with one man ordained to the priesthood and 13 men ordained to the Diaconate - eight men to the Permanent Diaconate and five men to the Transitional Diaconate - on Sept. 5 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany. Newly-ordained Priest Charles Onyeneke becomes emotional as his cousin, Glory Ozor, embraces him after he is vested with stole and chasuble. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The combined Priesthood Ordination Rite and Diaconate Ordination Rite was celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger, with one man ordained to the priesthood and 13 men ordained to the Diaconate - eight men to the Permanent Diaconate and five men to the Transitional Diaconate - on Sept. 5 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany. Newly-ordained Priest Charles Onyeneke becomes emotional and his cousin, Glory Ozor, wipes away tears after he is vested with stole and chasuble. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The combined Priesthood Ordination Rite and Diaconate Ordination Rite was celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger, with one man ordained to the priesthood and 13 men ordained to the Diaconate - eight men to the Permanent Diaconate and five men to the Transitional Diaconate - on Sept. 5 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany. Newly-ordained Priest Charles Onyeneke kneels before Bishop Scharfenberger. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The combined Priesthood Ordination Rite and Diaconate Ordination Rite was celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger, with one man ordained to the priesthood and 13 men ordained to the Diaconate - eight men to the Permanent Diaconate and five men to the Transitional Diaconate - on Sept. 5 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany. Father Charles Onyeneke is warmly welcomed into the priesthood. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The combined Priesthood Ordination Rite and Diaconate Ordination Rite was celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger, with one man ordained to the priesthood and 13 men ordained to the Diaconate - eight men to the Permanent Diaconate and five men to the Transitional Diaconate - on Sept. 5 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany. Priest Charles Onyeneke (c.) and fellow priests join with Bishop Scharfenberger, who leads the congregation in saying the Our Father. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The combined Priesthood Ordination Rite and Diaconate Ordination Rite was celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger, with one man ordained to the priesthood and 13 men ordained to the Diaconate - eight men to the Permanent Diaconate and five men to the Transitional Diaconate - on Sept. 5 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany. Father Charles Onyeneke blesses family and friends following his Ordination Mass. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The combined Priesthood Ordination Rite and Diaconate Ordination Rite was celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger, with one man ordained to the priesthood and 13 men ordained to the Diaconate - eight men to the Permanent Diaconate and five men to the Transitional Diaconate - on Sept. 5 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany. Friends and family take photos of 13 newly-ordained deacons. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The combined Priesthood Ordination Rite and Diaconate Ordination Rite was celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger, with one man ordained to the priesthood and 13 men ordained to the Diaconate - eight men to the Permanent Diaconate and five men to the Transitional Diaconate - on Sept. 5 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany. Bishop Scharfenberger delivers the homily. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The combined Priesthood Ordination Rite and Diaconate Ordination Rite was celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger, with one man ordained to the priesthood and 13 men ordained to the Diaconate - eight men to the Permanent Diaconate and five men to the Transitional Diaconate - on Sept. 5 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany. The deacon-elects rise and stand before Bishop Scharfenberger, who questions them and concludes with the Promise of Obedience. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The combined Priesthood Ordination Rite and Diaconate Ordination Rite was celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger, with one man ordained to the priesthood and 13 men ordained to the Diaconate - eight men to the Permanent Diaconate and five men to the Transitional Diaconate - on Sept. 5 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany. Bishop Scharfenberger receives each deacon-elect. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The combined Priesthood Ordination Rite and Diaconate Ordination Rite was celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger, with one man ordained to the priesthood and 13 men ordained to the Diaconate - eight men to the Permanent Diaconate and five men to the Transitional Diaconate - on Sept. 5 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany. Bishop Scharfenberger lays his hands on each deacon. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The combined Priesthood Ordination Rite and Diaconate Ordination Rite was celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger, with one man ordained to the priesthood and 13 men ordained to the Diaconate - eight men to the Permanent Diaconate and five men to the Transitional Diaconate - on Sept. 5 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany. As a group, the 13 newly-ordained deacons are vested with stole and dalmatic. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The combined Priesthood Ordination Rite and Diaconate Ordination Rite was celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger, with one man ordained to the priesthood and 13 men ordained to the Diaconate - eight men to the Permanent Diaconate and five men to the Transitional Diaconate - on Sept. 5 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany. Bishop Scharfenberger presents each of the newly-ordained deacons with the Book of the Gospels. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The combined Priesthood Ordination Rite and Diaconate Ordination Rite was celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger, with one man ordained to the priesthood and 13 men ordained to the Diaconate - eight men to the Permanent Diaconate and five men to the Transitional Diaconate - on Sept. 5 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany. The candidates for deacon receive cheers and applause as they are presented to the faithful, families and friends. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The combined Priesthood Ordination Rite and Diaconate Ordination Rite was celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger, with one man ordained to the priesthood and 13 men ordained to the Diaconate - eight men to the Permanent Diaconate and five men to the Transitional Diaconate - on Sept. 5 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany. Father Charles Onyeneke celebrates with family and friends after his Ordination Mass. Photos by Cindy Schultz
