On the Solemnity of St John the Baptist, 24th June 2023, Cardinal Vincent Nichols ordained five men to the priesthood to serve in the Diocese of Westminster.
Westminster Cathedral was full with family, friends, parishioners and supporters from around the diocese who came to take part in this joyful day and to pray for the men.
Concelebrating were Bishop Nicholas Hudson, Bishop Lodewijk Aerts of Bruges, and priests from across the Diocese of Westminster.
All five are appointed Assistant Priests serving different parishes: Fr John Casey will serve at St Alban and St Stephen, St Albans. Fr Marco Lazzaron will serve at St Joseph and the English Martyrs, Bishop’s Stortford. Fr Juan Sola Garcia will serve at Holy Trinity, Brook Green. Fr Francis Thomas will serve at Our Lady of Victories, Kensington. Fr Patrick van der Vorst will serve at Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St George, Enfield.
Please pray for the five newly-ordained priests as they begin their ministry.