Bishop Olmsted to Ordain Two New Priests for the Diocese of Phoenix
The Most Rev. Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, will ordain two new priests at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral, 6351&amp;#160;N. 27th Ave. All are welcome to attend the Mass of Ordination.
&ldquo;Upon their ordination, Fr. Axline and Fr. Perera will receive the grace to continue Christ&rsquo;s work of healing, proclaiming God&rsquo;s word and celebrating the Sacred Mysteries and redemption,&rdquo; Bishop Olmsted said. &ldquo;I am delighted that they will become spiritual fathers for the faithful of the Diocese of Phoenix. Like all good fathers, I know they will serve with compassion, rooted in the Gospel of the Lord Jesus.&rdquo;
Read the news release here.