2026 Priestly Ordination
The Holy Ghost Vocation Movement, under the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, joyfully celebrates a remarkable milestone in the journey of vocation and priestly formation: the 2026 Priestly and Diaconate Ordination, during which 17 priests and 15 deacons were ordained for service to God and His people. This sacred ordination was presided over by Most Rev. Thomas I. Obiatuegwu, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Orlu, who conferred the sacred orders and welcomed these men into deeper service of the Church.
Behind every one of these vocations lies a unique story — a story of God's call, years of formation, countless prayers, sacrifice, perseverance, and the loving support of families, formators, benefactors, and the entire Christian community.
For the 17 newly ordained priests, the altar now becomes a place of daily service — where they will celebrate the Eucharist, proclaim the Word of God, administer the sacraments, accompany God's people, and bring Christ's presence into the world. For the 15 newly ordained deacons, this new chapter marks a significant step in their journey toward priesthood and a deeper commitment to service, charity, and the proclamation of the Gospel.
17 priests called to shepherd.
15 deacons called to serve.
32 lives offered more deeply to God's mission.
A CELEBRATION BEYOND THE ALTAR
This celebration belongs not only to those who were ordained but to the entire Spiritan family and the Church. We celebrate the parents and families who nurtured these vocations, the formators and mentors who accompanied them, the communities that prayed for them, and the generous members and supporters of the Holy Ghost Vocation Movement whose contributions help sustain the formation of future priests and missionaries.
Your prayers and sacrifices are part of every vocation story.
Today, we give thanks for the gift of these 32 new ministers and pray that they will remain faithful to the call they have received. May God grant our newly ordained priests wisdom, humility, courage, compassion, and holiness as they begin their ministry. May He strengthen our newly ordained deacons as they continue their journey of service and preparation. And may the Holy Spirit continue to inspire more young men and women to generously respond to God's call.
May your lives become living testimonies of God's love, and may your ministry bear abundant fruit for the Church and for the people entrusted to your care.
Lord of the harvest, continue to send labourers into your vineyard. 🙏🕊️
📸 Relive the beautiful moments of the 2026 Priestly and Diaconate Ordination as we celebrate this remarkable harvest of vocations.