3 New Priests ordained for the Diocese of San Jose, CA

Last Saturday (June 4, 2011), the Diocese of San Jose was blessed to have 3 new priests that were ordained by Bishop Patrick J. McGrath at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph. The streaming video of the ordination can be viewed here, courtesy of the Diocese. Let us remember Fr. Angelo David, Fr. Steve Kim and Fr. Andrew Nguyen in our prayers!

Bishop McGrath chatting with the sisters of the Missionary of Charity.

Fr. Angelo David giving his first priestly blessing.

My turn to get the blessing!

Me and Fr. Angelo David. We're both product of the Salesian schools in the Philippines (he studied at Don Bosco Makati, I studied at Don Bosco Mandaluyong). He did introduce me to his brother, who also studied in DB Mandaluyong but who's ahead of me by four years.

Fr. Angelo David with his family. His brother told me that they flew all the way from New Zealand!

The newly ordained priests: Fr. Angelo David, Fr. Steve Kim and Fr. Andrew Nguyen.

The Cathedral entrance.

Another view of the Cathedral.

A small token to each of the newly ordained priests. More photos can be found here.

20th anniversary of Fr. Eric Forbes' ordination to the priesthood

Last Sunday (Sept. 12, 2010), we celebrated Fr. Eric Forbes' (OFM, Cap) 20th anniversary to the priesthood with a Solemn High Mass followed by a wonderful reception at the Father Kozina Hall, St. Margaret Mary's Church. Fr. Forbes was ordained on the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (September 8, 1990) and was the only candidate ordained at the ceremony by Archbishop Anthony Apuron (OFM Cap) in the Cathedral-Basilica in Guam -- which prompted Canon Moreau to recall the anecdote of St. Jean Marie Vianney who was also the only priest ordained at the ceremony on which his bishop said "Yes, but for this one, it was well worth it!". We are indeed blessed to have Fr. Forbes around since he would often be the 'back-up' for Canon Moreau whenever he's away on a trip. But whenever Canon Moreau is here, the presence of Fr. Forbes make it also possible for us to have a Solemn High Mass, rather than just our regular "Missa Cantata" / High Mass.

Asperges

Incensing the altar

Sermon on Humility

Some more pictures of Fr. Ian Mendoza's Ordination last May 14, 2010

Some more pictures from the Ordination Mass last Friday (May 14, 2010).

His Excellency, Bishop Salvatore Cordileone

Canon Jean Marie Moreau

Fr. Stan Zak (Pastor, St. Margaret Mary's)

Consecration

Fr. Ian Mendoza with Bishop Cordileone

Fr. Ian Mendoza giving Canon Moreau his first blessing.

Video: Gloria to Gospel

The rest of the pictures are on my facebook photo album.

Preview: Pictures and Video of the Ordination of Ian Mendoza to the Order of the Priesthood

I was fortunate to witness, along with fellow parishioners of St. Margaret Mary's and Canon Jean Marie Moreau (Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest) the Ordination of Deacon (now Father) Ian Mendoza to the Order of the Priesthood by his Excellency Bishop Salvatore Cordileone yesterday, May 14 (2010) at the Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland, CA in the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite (OF). More pictures and videos to be added later.

Me and our newly-ordained priest, Fr. Ian Mendoza

Video preview: "...We choose Ian, our brother, for the Order of the Priesthood."

Filipino deacon to become the youngest priest in the Diocese of Oakland

Fellow blogger Pinoy Catholic might be interested to hear about this: Tonight (7pm), His Excellency Most Reverend Bishop Cordileone, will ordain to the priesthood Deacon Ian Mendoza, who is said to become the youngest priest (27 years old) in the Diocese of Oakland. The ordination (Ordinary Form) is to take place at the Cathedral of Christ the Light. Deacon Mendoza was born in Bulacan, Philippines. He entered the University of Santo Thomas (One of the oldest universities in the Philippines, and also a pontifical university) then applied at the St. Patrick's Seminary in Menlo Park (Palo Alto, CA). He has served in various parishes in the San Francisco Bay Area (eg. Holy Spirit in Fremont, St. Michael in Livermore). More information about him can be found on the online edition of the Catholic Voice. Kindly include him in your prayers.

Photo credit: The Catholic Voice

FSSP Pontifical Mass & Ordination (Dec. 19, 2009) part 10 (Final)

Traditional Ordination Ceremony (Fr. Jose Zepeda, FSSP):

Ablutions to Te Deum; First Blessing & Reception

View Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.

On December 19 (2009), a Solemn Pontifical Mass with Ordination to the Sacred Priesthood took place at St. Jarlath Church, Oakland, California. The celebrant was His Excellency, The Most Reverend Salvatore Joseph Cordileone (Bishop of Oakland) ordained Rev. Mr. Jose Zepeda, FSSP. In attendance were priests from the Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP) and other priests of the diocese, including Canon Jean Marie Moreau (Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest), the Episcopal Delegate for the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite in the Diocese of Oakland.

Final Admonition

First Blessing

Canon Jean Marie Moreau (Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest), the Episcopal Delegate for the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite in the Diocese of Oakland.

Canon Jean Marie Moreau with parishioners from St. Margaret Mary (Oakland, CA).

Reception after the Ordination Mass

Waiting for the First Blessing from Fr. Zepeda

First Blessing

Youtube video: Ablutions to Final Admonition

Youtube video: Last Gospel to Te Deum

FSSP Pontifical Mass & Ordination (Dec. 19, 2009) part 9

Traditional Ordination Ceremony (Fr. Jose Zepeda, FSSP): Canon to Communion.

View Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. Concluding part (10) to be posted tomorrow.

On December 19 (2009), a Solemn Pontifical Mass with Ordination to the Sacred Priesthood took place at St. Jarlath Church, Oakland, California. The celebrant was His Excellency, The Most Reverend Salvatore Joseph Cordileone (Bishop of Oakland) ordained Rev. Mr. Jose Zepeda, FSSP. In attendance were priests from the Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP) and other priests of the diocese, including Canon Jean Marie Moreau (Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest), the Episcopal Delegate for the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite in the Diocese of Oakland.

Youtube video: Canon to Pax

Youtube video: Pax to Communion

FSSP Pontifical Mass & Ordination (Dec. 19, 2009) part 8

Traditional Ordination Ceremony (Fr. Jose Zepeda, FSSP): Offertory to Sanctus

View Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. More parts to come!

On December 19 (2009), a Solemn Pontifical Mass with Ordination to the Sacred Priesthood took place at St. Jarlath Church, Oakland, California. His Excellency, The Most Reverend Salvatore Joseph Cordileone (Bishop of Oakland) ordained Rev. Mr. Jose Zepeda, FSSP. In attendance were priests from the Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP) and other priests of the diocese, including Canon Jean Marie Moreau (Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest), the Episcopal Delegate for the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite in the Diocese of Oakland.

Youtube video: Offertory to Sanctus

FSSP Pontifical Mass & Ordination (Dec. 19, 2009) part 7

Traditional Ordination Ceremony (Fr. Jose Zepeda, FSSP): Gospel.

View Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. More parts to come!

Youtube video: Preparation for Gospel to Offertory