Priesthood Ordinations 2026
Bishop Michael Burbidge has ordained the following men to the Priesthood:
Reverend Mr. James Matthew Harbour, YA
Reverend Mr. Donghan Stan Lee
Reverend Mr. Sean Edward Mazary, YA
Reverend Mr. Eric Martin McDade, YA
Reverend Mr. Alexander Jacob Solsma
Reverend Mr. Teko Galey Teko-Agbo
Reverend Mr. Aaron Frank Zanca
The ordination took place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington. The Mass was live streamed since Cathedral seating is limited (livestream link is here).
The ordination of men to the priesthood and diaconate are very exciting events for our diocese. Properly called Holy Orders, ordination is the means by which a Catholic baptized male becomes a deacon, priest or bishop. Every year the Diocese of Arlington celebrates Masses of Ordination to the priesthood, the transitional diaconate (seminarians en route to priesthood) and permanent diaconate, and all the faithful are invited to attend. These ordinations are also live-streamed so all can participate.
We the faithful celebrate these ordinations because these new priests and deacons make Christ present and the sacraments more available. The ordinations show us that the Holy Spirit is working in the hearts and minds of the people of the diocese, stirring up in men’s hearts the desire to follow and imitate Christ. An ordination may mark the end of formation, but it is also the beginning of life as a priest or deacon: a life of generous service to the faithful of the diocese.
Meet our newly ordained priests
Rev. Mr. James Harbour, YA
All Saints/Youth Apostles
Rev. Mr. Donghan Lee
St. Paul Chung
Rev. Mr. Sean Mazary, YA
Holy Trinity/Youth Apostles
Rev. Mr. Eric McDade, YA
St. Mark/Youth Apostles
Rev. Mr. Alexander Solsma
The Basilica of St. Mary
Rev. Mr. Teko Teko-Agbo
Queen of Apostles
Rev. Mr. Aaron Zanca
The Basilica of St. Mary
Read about our newest priests
Diocese celebrates the ordination of seven men to the priesthood - Arlington Catholic Herald
