Bangalore: 14 New Priests Ordained for Archdiocese of Bangalore

Fr Cyril Victor

Bangalore, May 18: For the first time ever, as many as 14 new priests were ordained for the Bangalore archdiocese here at St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral on the birthday of Blessed John Paul II on Wednesday May 18.

Before the conferral of priestly ordination, Bernard Moras, the archbishop of Bangalore officially unveiled the portrait of Blessed John Paul II. He showered the rose petals on the portrait as a mark of honour and respect. He also shared his most cherished experience of the Beatification of the venerable servant of God which was held at Rome on May 1. The Archbishop participated in this ceremony.

The Archbishop said, "The beatification ceremony was very prayerful and peaceful. On the previous day for more than three hours there was a prayer vigil. The Beatification ceremony was attended by lacs of people, which shows Pope John Paul the great is still living in the memories of the faithful."

The ceremony of honouring Blessed John Paul and the ordination ceremony was attended by more than 250 priests and 6,000 people.

Later, the new priests were felicitated by the Archbishop, priests, religious and the faithful after the ceremony.