2017 Vigil of Ordination Intercessory Holy Hour

Bishop Burbidge opens the Vigil of Ordination Holy Hour.

2017 Ordination Holy Hour Bishop Burbidge kneeling adoration

Tonight Bishop Burbidge prayed for his transitional Deacons, "keep them holy, joyful and faithful priests."

2017 Ordination Holy Hour Priestly Candidates in Prayer Closeup

"All of us are living in a noisy world," said Bishop Burbidge, "but tonight we have this precious moment to be with the Lord."

The Cathedral sits in complete silence as we pray for Deacons Willard, Oetjen and Vaccaro. May God bless these men, tonight and always.

2017 Ordination Holy Hour Seminarians and People in Prayer

The Seminarian Schola performs Sacris Solemnis as their beautiful voices fill the Cathedral during the Vigil of Ordination Holy Hour.

2017 Ordination Holy Hour Seminarian schola choir

"Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him and we will come to him. Alleluia."

The Vigil concludes. The Ordination is tomorrow at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of Saint Thomas More in Arlington. All are welcome to attend this most solemn and joyous event.