MEDIA ADVISORY
archdiocese of Toronto Celebrates Ordination of Five Priests

TORONTO (May 12, 2006) – On Saturday, May 13, 2006, the Archdiocese of Toronto will celebrate the ordination of five new priests for service to the community. Aloysius Cardinal Ambrozic, Archbishop of Toronto, will preside at the ceremony, which will take place at St. Michael’s Cathedral in Toronto at 10 a.m.

The Archdiocese of Toronto’s Class of 2006 includes:

                                                Peter Jae Choi
                                                Edmond Gendron
                                                Richard Nadeau
                                                John Pak
                                                Roselle Ricafrente                                   

Currently there are more than 70 men at various stages in their studies for the priesthood at St. Augustine’s Seminary and the Redemptoris Mater Seminary in Toronto. Candidates undergo extensive spiritual formation, theological education and practical field training as part of their preparation for priestly ministry. There is a minimum of five years of formation before a candidate is ordained.

Those interested in learning more about religious life can speak with Archdiocese of Toronto Vocations Director, Father Liborio Amaral at (416) 968-0997 or by visiting www.vocationstoronto.ca.

As one of the most diverse dioceses in the world, the Archdiocese of Toronto is home to 1.6 million Catholics who celebrate Mass each week in over 30 different languages. More than 800 diocesan and religious priests serve the Catholic community in 224 parishes across the Archdiocese.

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