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Fruit of the Neocatechumenal Way: new priests for Sydney
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Newly-ordained Fathers Anderson Rodas, left, and Rafael Galicias enjoy the moment after being ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP in St Mary's Cathedral in Sydney on 3 December. Photos: Alphonsus Fok
Newly-ordained Fathers Anderson Rodas, left, and Rafael Galicias enjoy the moment after being ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP in St MAry's Cathedral in Sydney on 3 December. Photos: Alphonsus Fok
Fr Rafael Galicias gives one of his first priestly blessings to former Homebush Seminary Rector Fr Danny Meagher, who will be consecrated as an Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Sydney on 8 December in St Mary's Cathedral. Photo: Alphonsus Fok
Fr Anderson Rodas gives one of his first priestly blessings to former Homebush Seminary Rector Fr Danny Meagher, who will be consecrated as an Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Sydney on 8 December in St Mary's Cathedral. Photo: Alphonsus Fok
Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP kisses the newly anointed priestly hands of Fr Anderson Rodas. Photo: Alphonsus Fok
Fr Rafael Galicias gives Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP his first blessing as a priest. Photo: Alphonsus Fok
Bishop-elect Danny Meagher, left, Fr Anderson Rodas, Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP and Fr Rafael Galicia gather after the conclusion of the ordination ceremony. Photo: Alphonsus Fok
The newly-ordained priests exist St Mary's Cathedral with fellow clergy at the conclusion of the ceremony. Photo: Alphonsus Fok
A member of the congregation captures the moment on their smartphone. Photo: Alphonsus Fok
Redemptoris Mater Seminary Rector Fr Eric Skruzny presents the candidates for ordination to Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP and testifies to having found them worthy of the Sacrament of Holy Orders. Photo: Alphonsus Fok
Musicians from Neocatechumenal communities across Sydney play the distinctive music of the Neocatechumenal Way during the ceremony. Photo: Alphonsus Fok.
The newly-ordained priests concelebrate their first Mass with fellow clergy and Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP. Photo: Alphonsus Fok
The newly-ordained priests concelebrate their first Mass with fellow clergy and Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP. Photo: Alphonsus Fok
The newly-ordained priests give their fellow clergy the sign of peace. Photo: Alphonsus Fok
Happy moment: Archbishop Fisher congratulates the newest priests of the Archdiocese of Sydney. Photo: Alphonsus Fok
Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP presents Father Galicias with the chalice as a sign of his eucharistic ministry. Photo: Alphonsus Fok
Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP presents Father Anderson with the chalice as a sign of his eucharistic ministry. Photo: Alphonsus Fok
Father Galicias is vested in the robes of the priesthood after being ordained. Photo: Alphonsus Fok
Father Anderson is vested in the robes of the priesthood after being ordained. Photo: Alphonsus Fok
Members of the congregation come forward bearing the robes of the priesthood for the new priests, including Australian Neocatechumenal responsibles Rita and Toto Piccolo, at right. Photo: Alphonsus Fok
Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP prays the prayer of consecration over the two new priests. Photo: Alphonsus Fok
Musicians from Neocatechumenal communities across Sydney play the distinctive music of the Neocatechumenal Way during the ceremony. Photo: Alphonsus Fok.
Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP lays hands on Deacon Galicias as he ordains him to the priesthood. Photo: Alphonsus Fok
Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP lays hands on Deacon Rodas as he ordains him to the priesthood. Photo: Alphonsus Fok
The two deacons lie prostrate in the sanctuary of St Mary's Cathedral as the Litany of the Saints is chanted, imploring the saints of the Church to pray for them and all who are present. Photo: Alphonsus Fok
Deacon Galicias promises obedience to Archbishop Fisher and his successors. Photo: Alphonsus Fok
The two deacons enter the cathedral at the commencement of the ceremony on 3 December. Photo: Alphonsus Fok
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