Admission to Candidacy

We joyfully congratulate our seminarians who will celebrate the Rite of Admission to Candidacy at Saint John’s Seminary. This sacred milestone, to be celebrated by Bishop Bruce Lewandowski of Providence, marks an important step in their journey toward the priesthood.

The Rite of Candidacy signifies that a seminarian has reached a point in his discernment where both he and the Church are ready to publicly affirm his intention to pursue Holy Orders. During this rite, each man promises to prepare himself—both in mind and spirit—to give faithful service to Christ and His Church.

We ask for your prayers as we honor and support these men:

• Steven Diel – Diocese of Providence

• Daniel Morrissey – Diocese of Worcester

• Horngam Razhamah – Diocese of Manchester

• Jesus Reynoso – Diocese of Providence

May the Lord continue to guide them with wisdom, courage, and grace as they respond to His call.