On Saturday, May 18, Bishop Nelson Perez ordained nine men to the priesthood. Seven of those men will serve the Diocese of Cleveland (pictured above with their new pastors). One was ordained for the Congregation of St. Joseph and one for the Archdiocese of Daegu, South Korea.
Click on their name to view a short Facebook video created before their ordination.
Watch the full video the Rite of Ordination of Priests below their bios.
Home Parish
St. Mary in Berea
Parents
Mark and Virginia Dober
First Assignment
St. John Vianney Parish in Mentor
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St. Justin Martyr in Eastlake
Parents
Jerome and Joanne Fox
First Assignment
St. Bernadette Parish in Westlake
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St. Mary of Falls in Olmsted Falls
Parents
Thomas and Roberta Gonzalez
First Assignment
Holy Family Parish in Stow
Congregation of Saint Joseph
Parents
J. Fefugio and Victorina Garnica
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St. Peter in Lorain
Parents
Arthur and Anne Petkosek
First Assignment
St. Columbkille Parish in Parma
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St. Mary in Hudson
Parents
Paul and Sue Samide
First Assignment
St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Parma
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St. Francis de Sales in Akron
Parents
David and Jean Stavarz
First Assignment
St. Gabriel Parish in Concord Township
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St. Ladislas in Westlake
Parents
Albert and Phyllis Trefney
First Assignment
St. Albert the Great Parish in North Royalton
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