On this page, you will find a variety of communication materials to help YOU promote the upcoming priestly ordination of seminarian, Deacon Christian Galvan. With praise and gratitude to almighty God, Bishop Gregory Parkes invites everyone to attend the ordination of Deacon Christian Galvan. This will be a beautiful opportunity for our entire Diocese to gather and celebrate this most joyous occasion!!
Text Announcement
With praise and gratitude to almighty God, Bishop Gregory Parkes invites you to attend the ordination of Deacon Christian Galvan on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle in St. Petersburg. This will be a beautiful opportunity for our entire Diocese to gather and celebrate this most joyous occasion!! The ordination of a priest is one of the most beautiful liturgies in the Catholic faith. If you have never been to an ordination – this is your year! We encourage you to bring yourself and your family to this Mass. Also, please fervently pray for young men and women to answer the call to priesthood and religious life.
Prayers
Click here to view various prayers. | Click here for Spanish prayers.
Videos
VIMEO DOWNLOAD LINKS
“Let’s Go!” Invitation Videos (Parishes, schools and diocesan ministries can download and share videos. Credit: Diocese of St. Petersburg)
Get To Know Your Future Priest
YOUTUBE SHARING LINK
Invitation Video
Get To Know Your Future Priest
- Who is Deacon Christian? (Duration :59)
- Who is Deacon Christian? (Duration 2:37)
- Deacon Christian: The Spirit FM Interview (Duration 8:41)
Invitation Graphics
English
Spanish
Articles
My Journey to the Priesthood | PDF (Parishes, schools and diocesan ministries can reprint/share partially or entirely. Credit: Gulf Coast Catholic)
All Are Invited | PDF (Parishes, schools and diocesan ministries can reprint/share partially or entirely. Credit: Gulf Coast Catholic)
Q and A with Deacon Christian and His Parents | PDF (Parishes, schools and diocesan ministries can reprint/share partially or entirely. Credit: Gulf Coast Catholic)
Photos
Click here to visit a Flickr album with photos of Deacon Christian. (Parishes, schools and diocesan ministries can download and share photos. Credit: Diocese of St. Petersburg)
Chalice Graphic
Click here to download graphic.
Questions?
If you have questions about these materials, please contact communicate@dosp.org