Journey to Priesthood

By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor & Laura Kilgus, Assistant Editor - RI Catholic

PROVIDENCE — In front of hundreds of worshippers gathered in celebration Saturday at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin ordained three men to the priesthood, imparting on Fathers Stephen M. Battey, Jean Joseph Brice and Brian J. Morris his deep gratitude for their openness to God’s call to grace. More.

Watch now -  2017 Ordination: Bishop Tobin's Homily 

Assignments
Reverend Stephen M. Battey, from Theological Studies, St. John Seminary, Brighton, Massachusetts, to Assistant Pastor, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, Bristol, effective July 1, 2017

Reverend Jean Joseph Brice, from Theological Studies, St. John Seminary, Brighton, Massachusetts, to Assistant Pastor, St. Augustine Parish, Providence, effective July 1, 2017

Reverend Brian J. Morris, from Theological Studies, St. John Seminary, Brighton, Massachusetts, to Assistant Pastor, St. Luke Parish, Barrington, effective July 1, 2017