You’re invited to the Ordination of Deacon Solomon Okovido
Bishop Michael Kennedy will ordain Deacon Omeiza Solomon Okovido to the priesthood on 23 November at Sacred Heart Cathedral.
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23 December, 2025Everyone is welcome to attend this important event in the life of the Church of Maitland-Newcastle. Please see below for more details:
When: 10am, Saturday 23 November 2024
Where: Sacred Heart Cathedral, 841 Hunter Street, Newcastle West
Refreshments will be served in the Southern Cross Hall following the ceremony.
Deacon Solomon was ordained a transitional deacon in December 2021 by Bishop Brian Mascord.
A few years ago, he shared his story with the Diocese at a Pints with a Purpose event. At the time, Solomon told us that he first thought about becoming a priest when he was eight years old.
You can read more about his early journey here: https://mnnews.today/aurora/september-2018/33417-god-will-bring-it-to-fulfilment
