COLUMBUS, Ohio — Diocese of Charlotte transitional deacons Alfonso Gamez Jr. and Britt A. Taylor and seminarian Chukwunonso Arthur Nnebe-Agumadu have graduated from the Pontifical College Josephinum, one of the steps in their journey to the priesthood.
The Josephinum celebrated its 120th commencement exercises on May 11. Members of the graduating class – 32 seminarians from 11 dioceses in the United States – became alumni of the only pontifical seminary outside of Italy.
Degrees were conferred by Monsignor Christopher J. Schreck, rector/president, in the presence of Bishop Robert J. Brennan, bishop of Columbus and vice chancellor of the Josephinum.
Deacons Gamez and Taylor each earned a Master of Divinity. Nnebe-Agumadu earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy.
Deacons Gamez, Taylor and Michael Carlson, who is concluding his studies in Rome, are expected to be ordained to the priesthood this June.
— Carolyn A. Dinovo. Provided photos.
