Ordination at Cathedral of Christ the King this weekend

Rev Barry White will be ordained a priest tomorrow, Sunday July 17, at 3pm in the Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar by Bishop Thomas Deenihan, Bishop of Meath.

He will celebrate his First Mass of Thanksgiving in the Church of St Louis and St Mary, Rathkenny at 7pm on Monday, July 18.

This is a special celebration in the life of Barry, his parents Maree and Paddy and sister Niamh, his family, his native parish of Rathkenny, and for the Diocese of Meath.

All are welcome to attend the ceremonies.

Rev Barry said: “Over many years, with the ‘ear of the heart’ (c.f. St Benedict), I discerned the voice of God speaking through experiences of faith, prayer and pilgrimage along with experiences of study, work, travel, and relationships.

“This discernment gradually gave way to a deeper understanding of my own personal identity, found in Christ’s call and his plan for my life.

“This sense of vocation, strengthened through prayer and the sacraments, has given me the inner freedom and peace of mind to respond to God’s call, amidst so many other competing voices in life.

“I now commit to a life of prayer and service to the People of God as a priest in the Diocese of Meath filled with joy and hope.

“For me, Priesthood is a ministry of joy in this hour of history. It is an office that can speak to the hearts of many with the voice of Christ the Teacher, who leads all of us on the road to life.”

(Text from Mullingar Parish.)