Bishop Michael F. Burbidge ordained seven men to the priesthood at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington June 6. The newly ordained are: Fathers James M. Harbour, YA; Donghan S. Lee; Sean E. Mazary, YA; Eric M. McDade, YA; Alexander J. Solsma; Teko G. Teko-Agbo; and Aaron F. Zanca.
Deacon James M. Harbour, YA, didn’t have to travel far to hear God’s call to the priesthood. It found him at his home parish in the Arlington diocese.
Pursuing the call to the priesthood was an uphill battle for Deacon Teko G. Teko-Agbo, from family challenges to a trans-Atlantic move. But God persisted, nonetheless.
For some priests, the call to the priesthood came during childhood or young adulthood. But for Deacon Eric M. McDade, YA, God waited for the right moment.
Pinpointing when he first felt the call to the priesthood is easy for Deacon Aaron F. Zanca: “I think it’s always kind of been there.”
Youth ministry always has resonated with Deacon Richard M. Malebranche. “I’d have to say it absolutely played a role in my vocation story,” he said.
As a young adult, Deacon Raymond E. Goins, 34, wandered from the faith. A career in the military jump-started not only his faith but also
Deacon John M. Meyerhofer’s journey to the priesthood was gradual but steady. “I found that, rather than too many singular moments in my life, God
As long as he can remember, Deacon Christian N. Njodzela, 28, has felt a desire for the priesthood. The youngest of eight growing up in
Deacon Andrew T. Lewandowski, 56, said his decades-long journey to the priesthood is “not the norm.” “I don’t think God calls most people to the
