The Most Reverend Luis Rafael Zarama, Bishop of Raleigh has appointed Deacon Michael Coveyou, upon ordination to the Priesthood, as Parochial Vicar of Saint Bernadette.
All Parishioners are invited to join in prayer for Deacon Michael as he completes his formation as a Transitional Deacon and, by the grace of God, begins his priesthood on June 23 2018.
You are also invited to witness the vows at the Ordination (Holy Orders) Mass, which is open to the public on June 23 at 10 a.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral.
“The sacrament of Holy Orders is conferred by the laying on of hands followed by a solemn prayer of consecration asking God to grant the ordinand the graces of the Holy Spirit required for his ministry. Ordination imprints an indelible sacramental character.” – Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1597
