Oath of Fidelity Administered
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On January 30, 2010, seminarians made the Profession
of Faith and took the Oath of Fidelity in the presence
of the seminary community at the Pontifical College
Josephinum in preparation for ordination to the diaconate.
Candidates for ordination pledge to remain faithful
to the teachings of the Church and, with their hand
on the Book of Gospels, swear before
God to be faithful teachers of
the Gospel and never to lead people astray with false
teachings.
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Matthew Coonan
(Fort Wayne-South Bend)
Terrence Coonan
(Fort Wayne-South Bend)
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Nicholas Rottman
(Covington)
Ryan Schmit
(Columbus)
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Very
Reverend James A. Wehner, STD, Rector / President of
the Josephinum, instructed the seminarians that “too
often in the Church priests have confused the People
of God with opinions or false teachings as a result
of arrogance or having not been trained properly themselves.
Today, the Church thanks you for your commitment to
the Gospel, for saying 'yes' to Jesus Christ, and for
your willingness to be heralds of the Good News.” |
The Profession of Faith
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Words
of congratulations from Father Wehner
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