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Nicholas Divine, CP, Ordination to the Diaconate

On Saturday, September 26, 2020, Nicholas Divine, C.P., and four Franciscan Brothers were ordained to the diaconate by Auxiliary Bishop Mark Bartosic of Chicago, Illinois. The ordination ceremony was held at St Clare of Montefalco Chapel of St. Rita of Cascia Parish in Chicago.

Nicholas Divine, C.P., makes the diaconate promises to Bishop Bartosic.

Bishop Bartosic’s laying on of hands over Nicholas Divine.
Nicholas is dressed in the deacon’s vestments by Father Alfredo Ocampo, C.P., Director of Students for CRUC.
Nicholas receives the Gospels from Bishop Bartosic.
Father Alfredo Ocampo, C.P., and Nicholas Divine, C.P.
Nicholas with other Passionist students studying at Catholic Theological Union (CTU). (l-r): Soohoon Hur, Conor Quinn, C.P.,(PATR); Phillip Donlan, C.P.; Nicholas Divine, C.P., and Cristian Martinez Montalvo, C.P., (PAUL).
Some of the members of St. Vincent Strambi Community.  (l-r, ascending stairs): Father John Schork, C.P., Vocation Director; Ms. Lissa Romell, Community Administrator; Father Alfredo Ocampo, C.P.; Phillip Donlan, C.P.; David Colhour, C.P., Local Superior; Conor Quinn, C.P. (PATR); Cristian Martinez Montalvo, C.P. (PAUL); Nicholas Divine, C.P.; Father John Auram, C.P. (SPIR); and Soohoon Hur.

Nicholas Divine, CP, Final Profession of Vows

Our Passionist Family of Holy Cross Province has been blessed by the profession of perpetual vows by our brother, Nicholas Divine, C.P. The profession took place on Sunday, June 7, 2020, in the presence of the Christ the King Community in Citrus Heights, California. Fr. Joe Moons, CP, Provincial Superior, received Nicholas’ profession.

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions on assembly, the Passionist Communities and members of the Passionist Family were invited to join in the celebration by following the profession ceremony via live-streaming video.

Congratulations Nicholas!

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Fr. Joe Moons begins the profession rite by asking Nicholas for his intention.
Fr. Joe Moons begins the profession rite by asking Nicholas for his intention.

 

Fr. Joe Moons leads the Assembly in praying for Nicholas’ lifelong fidelity to the Religious Vows.
Fr. Joe Moons leads the Assembly in praying for Nicholas’ lifelong fidelity to the Religious Vows.

 

The Rite of Profession calls for Nicholas to lie prostrate as the Gospel of the Passion is read.
The Rite of Profession calls for Nicholas to lie prostrate as the Gospel of the Passion is read.

 

The Christ the King Community: (l-r): Fr. Blaise Czaja, CP; Fr. Jim Strommer, CP; Br. Carl Hund, CP; Fr. Joe Moons, CP; Br. Nicholas Divine, CP; Fr. Jack Conley, CP; and Fr. E. John Hilgert, CP.
The Christ the King Community: (l-r): Fr. Blaise Czaja, CP; Fr. Jim Strommer, CP; Br. Carl Hund, CP; Fr. Joe Moons, CP; Br. Nicholas Divine, CP; Fr. Jack Conley, CP; and Fr. E. John Hilgert, CP.

 

The Passionist Community at Sacred Heart Monastery in Louisville, Kentucky, followed the profession rite via live-streaming.
The Passionist Community at Sacred Heart Monastery in Louisville, Kentucky, followed the profession rite via live-streaming.