Josephites make final professions, eight instituted as acolytes and lectors

Pictured from left: Josephite seminarians Charles Nwamadi, Chidiebere Dominic, and Linus James lay prostrate during after professing final vows at St. Joseph Seminary in Washington on Dec. 5, 2024. (Photo by Nate Tinner-Williams)

The Society of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart serves African Americans and will ordain three to the transitional diaconate on Friday morning.

Nate Tinner-Williams | Black Catholic Messenger

WASHINGTON — The Society of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart, better known as the Josephites, instituted eight seminarians Thursday as acolytes and lectors on their way to the priesthood.

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