Bishop Earl Fernandes will ordain diocesan seminarian Zachary Goodchild to the transitional diaconate during a Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 3 at Worthington St. Michael the Archangel Church, 5750 N. High St.
The ordination Mass is open to anyone who would like to attend.
Goodchild, of Pickerington St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, is currently studying at the Pontifical College Josephinum. After his ordination as deacon, he will spend a final year in studies before his anticipated ordination to the priesthood in 2026.
Bishop Fernandes will also ordain Adrian Kyambadde and Wynand Ssenkusu of the Diocese of Lugazi, Uganda, and Godfrey Ssebikyu of the Diocese of Kiyinda-Mityana, Uganda, to the transitional diaconate.
The three Ugandan seminarians are currently studying at the Josephinum and serving in the diocese. They are providing weekend assistance at the following diocesan parishes: Ssebikyu at Dublin St. Brigid of Kildare; Ssenkusu at New Albany Church of the Resurrection; and Kyambadde at Granville St. Edward the Confessor.
Two weeks after the transitional diaconate ordination, Bishop Fernandes will ordain Deacons Kevin Girardi, Joseph Rolwing and Samuel Severance to the priesthood. The three men are completing their studies at the Josephinum.
Individuals planning to attend either ordination are encouraged to RSVP to the diocesan Office of Vocations at 614-221-5565 or email Vocations@ColumbusCatholic.org. To learn more, visit www.ColumbusCatholic.org/Vocations.