Serra Club witnesses Rite of Candidacy

by The Catholic Times July 12, 2024October 26, 2025

The Serra Club of Columbus held its annual installation of officers on Tuesday, June 18 at Columbus St. Charles Preparatory School. Bishop Earl Fernandes celebrated Mass in Mother of Mercy Chapel and a dinner followed in the Robert C. Walter Commons. Also during the Mass, Bishop Fernandes admitted seminarians Michael Rhatican (left) and Christopher Dixon to the Rite of Candidacy as they publicly expressed their intention to receive the Sacrament of Holy Orders as a deacon and ultimately as a priest. They were joined by Father William Hahn (second from left), the diocesan vocations director. Serra Club officers (below) pictured with Father Hahn and Bishop Fernandes are (from left) Steve Wood, Mary Pardi, Chris Vollmer, Mary Girard, Charles Kielkopf and John Swisher. The Serra Club's mission is to support and pray for vocations for priests, religious and seminarians. Photos courtesy Serra Club of Columbus

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