Seminarian Paul McNulty admitted to Candidacy for Holy Orders
Last Updated on Friday, 13 April 2012 11:24 13 April 2012
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Diocese of Charlotte seminarian Paul McNulty was admitted to Candidacy for Holy Orders at the Pontifical College Josephinum on March 27.
He and 10 other seminarians were admitted to Candidacy for Holy Orders by Toledo Bishop Leonard Blair.
The Rite of Admission to Candidacy for Holy Orders is celebrated when a seminarian has reached a maturity of purpose in his formation and has demonstrated the necessary qualifications for ordination.
Pictured: Seminarian Paul McNulty (right) stands with Toledo Bishop Leonard Blair (middle). Also pictured is Father James Wehner (left), rector of the Pontifical College Josephinum. (Photo provided by Patrick Welsh)
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