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June 13, 2019

U.S. bishops approve update of texts of rites for clergy ordinations

Ivan Toro makes his promise of obedience to Bishop John O. Barres of Rockville Centre, N.Y., during his ordination to the permanent diaconate June 1, 2019, at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre.

BALTIMORE -- The U.S. bishops voted to update texts last changed in 2003 for the ordination of clergy.

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June 11, 2019

Bishops consider update of texts of rites for clergy ordinations

Washington Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory listens to a speaker on the first day of the spring general assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore June 11, 2019.

BALTIMORE -- The U.S. bishops are set to consider an updating of texts last changed in 2003 for the ordination of clergy.

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