Deaconate Ordinations, Holy Cross Cathedral Honiara
Greetings to you all once again!
Saturday, 10 February 2024, becomes a joyful and memorable day for the Catholic Diocese of Honiara. Two young men who have just completed their 8 years of studies last year in the Holy Name of Mary Seminary, now have been ordained into Deaconate order. Archbishop Chris Cardone Op is the main celebrant of the Deaconate ordination with Priests of both Honiara and Auki present in the celebration to witness the blessing .The relatives and friends of the two Deacons are also attend. They help in the liturgy program with singing and dancing.
In his address to the two deacons before they make their vow of commitment, the Archbishop encouraged the Deacons to be gentle in their ministry, as well to be constant in prayer. He said that’s the only way forward for a person to be truthful and firm in his duty as Deacon or Priest in times to come in the Catholic Church. The Mass takes two hours before it ends.It begins at 9am and ends up at 11 am (S.I.time)
After the Deaconate ordination mass ended, In the usual cultural practice here, the family of the Deacons put on a feasting for all people who attend the celebration. They share the meal and enjoy the cultural entertainments put on till late in the evening before the people return to their respective homes.
With wishes and regards to you all!
Yours sincerely in the Holy Child of Bethlehem!
Fr. Albert Kalu