The Ordination of Fr James Barber

The Ordination of Fr James Barber took place on the 22nd of June 2019 at Plymouth Cathedral. The then Deacon James was joined by a large congregation including friends, family, and parishioners. The service began at 11:30 AM with a procession of the Bishop and around 30 Priests from across the Diocese, all of whom have impacted James in the path to his priesthood.

Following the Ordination, Fr James and the hundreds of on-lookers stepped outside to be welcome by not only great weather but a fabulous food from across the world, huge thank you to all of those that put so much effort into providing such a wonderful spread.

Lastly, Bishop Mark and a representative from the Venerable English College in Rome presented Fr James with his official documents and most especially a blessing from Pope Francis something which I’m sure Fr James with cherish for many years to come. Click below to watch the full Ordination video.

Below is a story gallery of the Ordination click on the first image then easily scroll through some great images of the day.

The Cathedral full to the rafters.
The then Deacon James waits to enter the Cathedral from the garden.
Deacon James joins his mother, other family and friends in the pews of Plymouth Cathedral
Bishop Mark Speaks
Deacon James first kneels before the bishop as he pledges his “Promise of Obedience.”
Deacon James lies prostrate on the floor while the bishop, priests, and parishioners recite the Litany of Saints
Bishop Mark places his hands on Deacon James head and recites the Prayer of Ordination. At this moment, the bishop confers the Holy Spirit upon him and Deacon James becomes Fr James Barber
As is tradition all priest present at the Ordination place their hands on Fr James's head.
Fr James is adorned with his vestment helped by Fr Kristian
Fr James is embraced by his mother
The Cathedral Garden filled with parshionners and great food
Bishop Mark joins the celebration in the Cathedral Garden
Bishop Mark presents Fr James with his official document.
A day of immense Joy

Many congratulations to Fr James and may God Bless his priesthood. And many thanks to all of those who attended and helped.

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