Presbyteral Ordination
of 
Rev. Mr. Karl Romkema, CSC
Rev. Mr. Brian Kennedy, C.S.C., Rev. Mr. Brogan Ryan, C.S.C.,
Rev. Mr. Michael Thomas, C.S.C., and Rev. Mr. Bryan Williams, C.S.C.





April 26-28, 2019
Notre Dame, Indiana

 

With abundant joy and thanksgiving, the United States Province of the Congregation of Holy Cross announces the ordination of five new priests on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. (EDT) at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, located on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. The Most Reverend William A. Wack, C.S.C., Bishop of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, will confer the Sacrament of Holy Orders on Rev. Mr. Brian David Kennedy, C.S.C., Rev. Mr. Karl Michael Romkema, Jr., C.S.C., Rev. Mr. Brogan Christopher Ryan, C.S.C., Rev. Mr. Michael Scott Thomas, C.S.C., and Rev. Mr. Bryan Alan Williams, C.S.C. The ordination Mass will be streaming live on the Internet as it happens.

Those interested in tuning in should visit       ordination-live.holycrossvocations.org

Friday, April 26, 2019

8:00 pm - Welcome and Information Session with Deacon Karl

Location: Moreau Seminary, Auditorium

9:00 pm - Lucernarium (Night Prayer) & Blessing of the Chalices and Patens

Location: Moreau Seminary, Chapel

The attire for this event is business casual. Immediately following the Lucernarium, a Soiree will be held in the Lower Rec Room of the Seminary.

Saturday, April 27, 2019
 

2:00 pm  -  Mass of Ordination

Location:  The Basilica of the Sacred Heart, University of Notre Dame

The attire for this event is formal. This event will be live-streamed online.
A reception will follow in the rotunda of the Main Building (the Golden Dome).
 

6:00 pm  -  Dinner provided by St. Ignatius Martyr 
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                    Location: Sacred Heart Parish Center, Community Room

The attire for this event is informal. After dinner, Fr. Karl will offer parishioners his first blessing and take a group photo.
 

8:00 pm  -  After-Dinner Social

Location:  Moreau Seminary, Lower Rec Room

Informal attire may be worn.

Sunday, April 28, 2019

10:15 am - Mass of Thanksgiving, Second Sunday of Easter / Divine Mercy Sunday
                     Presider: Fr. Karl Romkema, CSC

Location: Moreau Seminary

The attire for this event is business casual. Immediately following Mass, a group photo will be taken with Fr. Karl.
 

For those still in town on Monday, April 29, Fr. Karl will offer Mass at 8am for St. Ignatius parishioners in the Sacred Heart Parish Center Chapel.

 

MORE INFORMATION
 

Nearby Lodging

The Morris Inn, University of Notre Dame
The Inn at St. Mary's (with shuttle to Notre Dame campus)
Hilton Garden Inn, South Bend
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, South Bend
Embassy Suites by Hilton, South Bend 



Things to do at the University of Notre Dame

Campus Tours

Stadium Tours

Basilica Tours and Basilica Museum