Friday, August 14, the Rev. Mr. Walter Flynn was ordained a Deacon for the Diocese of Charlottetown.
“The deacon, configured to Christ the servant of all, is ordained for service to the Church. He carries out this service under the authority of his proper bishop by the ministry of the Word, of divine worship, of pastoral care and of charity.” — The Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church #330
Walter Flynn in the entrance procession.
The Presiding Bishop was the Most Rev. John Boissonneau, Auxiliary Bishop of Toronto.
Bishop John Boissonneau, Auxiliary Bishop of Toronto
The Ordination took place in the chapel of St. Augustine’s Seminary in Scarborough, Ontario.
Inside the seminary Chapel
Presentation of the Candidate
Litany of the Saints
Promise of Obedience
Imposition of Hands
Deacon Flynn Assists at the Cup
Vested in Dalmatics the new Deacons attend Bishop Boissonneau
It is a joyous celebration deserving wide smiles!