Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Rite of Ordination to the Priesthood for Ajit Baliar Singh, ss.cc.


The Rite of Ordination to the Priesthood for Ajit Baliar Singh, ss.cc. was held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace in Honolulu on May 21, 2014, the 150th anniversary date of ordination of St. Damien de Veuster.

Most Reverend Clarence (Larry) Silva, Bishop of the Diocese of Honolulu, was the main celebrant. In celebration with him were Archibishop George Niederauer, Emeritus of San Francisco; Bishop Neal Buckon, Auxiliary of the Archdiocese for Military Services; Very Reverend Sudhir Nayak, ss.cc., Regional Superior, Region of India, US; Reverend Alphons Baliar Singh, Archdiocese of Bhubaneswar; priests of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary; and diocesan priests.

Here are some photos taken during the ordination of Fr. Ajit, courtesy of Dann Ebina:



Most Reverend Clarence (Larry) Silva


Very Reverend Johnathan A. Hurrell, ss.cc.


Very Reverend Gary Secor, 
Vicar General, Diocese of Honolulu



Reverend Ajit Baliar Singh,
our newly ordained priest of the
Congregation of the Sacred Hearts
of Jesus and Mary




Relic of St. Damien de Veuster
Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace