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  • Archbishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv., greets Father David DesPres during the Mass of ordination at Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Church. Photo by Johnathon Kelso
  • The choir of the Cathedral of Christ the King sings as the Mass of ordination to the priesthood begins at Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Church. Photo by Johnathon Kelso
  • The newly ordained priests pose for a photo following the Mass at Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Church June 1. From left to right, are David DesPres, Joseph Nguyen, Colin Patrick, Mr. Arturo Merriman, and Jared Kleinwaechter. Photo by Johnathon Kelso
  • Father Gerardo Ceballos-Gonzalez assists Father Colin Patrick vest with the stole and chasuble during the ordination of the priesthood at Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Church in Norcross. Photo by Johnathon KelsoFather Gerardo Ceballos-Gonzalez assists Father Colin Patrick vest with the stole and chasuble during the ordination of the priesthood at Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Church. Photo by Johnathon Kelso
  • Father David DesPres blesses the faithful following his ordination to the priesthood at Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Church. Photo by Johnathon KelsoFather David DesPres blesses the faithful following the Mass of ordination to the priesthood at Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Church. Photo by Johnathon Kelso
  • Father Joseph Nguyen prays at the altar during the eucharistic liturgy at Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Church. Photo by Johnathon Kelso
  • Father Colin Patrick blesses the faithful June 1 after his ordination to the priesthood by Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer. Photo by Johnathon Kelso
  • Archbishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv., lays hands on Deacon Colin Patrick during the Mass of ordination to the priesthood at Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Church. Photo by Johnathon Kelso
  • Four of the five newly-ordained priests, from left, Jared Kleinwaechter, Arturo Merriman, Joseph Nguyen and Colin Patrick stand with Archbishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv., and are greeted with applause following the June 1 ordination to the priesthood. Photo by Johnathon Kelso
  • The candidates lay prostrate during the litany of supplication of the ordination held in Norcoss June 1. Photo by Johnathon Kelso
  • Deacon Joseph Nguyen stands during the presentation of the candidates during the ordination to the priesthood held at Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Church. Photo by Johnathon Kelso
  • A woman prays before the ordination Mass at Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Church. Five new priests were ordained. Photo by Johnathon Kelso

Archbishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv., embraces Father David DesPres during the Mass of ordination at Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Church. Photo by Johnathon Kelso

Norcross

Five new priests bring unity, diversity to Archdiocese of Atlanta

Friends, family, clergy and parishioners rejoiced inside Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Church on June 1 as five paths merged and became united in the mission to serve God and his people. 

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