On January 17, 56 first year students were instituted Lectors by Bishop Paul Loverde, Bishop of Arlington, in the Immaculate Conception Chapel of the Pontifical North American College. Among them were two seminarians of the Diocese of Brooklyn: Christopher Heanue and Jun Hee Lee. Each man presented himself before Bishop Loverde and while placing their hands on the Sacred Scriptures were instructed by the bishop, “Take this book of holy Scripture and be faithful in handing on the Word of God so that it may grow strong in the hearts of his people.” The Institution of Lector while not exclusively reserved to those preparing for the priesthood remains with Acolyte and Candidacy one of the key steps toward diaconate and priestly ordination. We congratulate Chris and Jun and pray that the Word of God may continue to bear fruit in their lives as they continue their priestly formation.
Presentation of Those to Be Instituted
Chris Instituted
Jun Instituted