Ordination to the Diaconate
Joyful Announcement: Ordination to the Diaconate
We rejoice with Ha Van Tran as he prepares to be ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacon!
This is a special occasion for our entire community, as Ha spent his pastoral year here in Mudgee in 2023. We invite everyone to celebrate these two significant steps in his vocational journey.
1. Local Ceremony: Promises and Fellowship (Mudgee)
As a prerequisite to his ordination, Ha will publicly make his Profession of Faith, Oath of Fidelity, and Promise of Celibacy. We are blessed to host this beautiful ceremony.
- Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM Mass
- Location: St Mary's Mudgee
Reception and RSVP
A celebration with light refreshments will follow the Mass in the Parish Centre.
For catering purposes, please contact the Parish Office if you plan to attend the refreshments.
2. Ordination Mass (Bathurst)
Bishop Michael McKenna will confer the Sacrament of Holy Orders upon Ha Van Tran.
- Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM Mass
- Location: Cathedral of St Michael and St John, Bathurst
Please keep Ha in your prayers as he prepares to serve God and His Church.
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