June 17, 2025 – On June 14, 2025, five Jesuits from the USA East Province were ordained to the priesthood at St. Ignatius Church in New York City–Fr. Kieran Halloran, SJ, Fr. Douglas Jones, SJ, Fr. Joseph Lorenz, SJ, Fr. Jonathan Pennacchia, SJ, and Fr. Melvin Rayappa, SJ. These new Jesuit Fathers now embark on their vocations to serve the Catholic Church and the people of God.

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Watch highlights from the ordination Mass below:
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