There is good news from South Korea for the entire Catholic Church about the vocation. Archdiocese of Seoul, South Korea, ordained 25 deacons and 16 priests over two days of ordination Masses at Myeongdong Cathedral.
According to a press release from the Archdiocese, the newly minted deacons numbered 25, while 16 new priests began their ministerial journeys. It took two days of ordination Masses at the beautiful Myeongdong Cathedral to see them all ordained. The Masses were held on February 1 and 2, 2024.
The Archdiocese wrote that the addition of 41 new priests and deacons brings the number of clergy under their purview to 985.
The archdiocese explained that the traditional and solemn ordination ceremonies “underscored the enduring commitment of the Archdiocese to nurturing a vibrant clerical fraternity dedicated to spiritual service.”
Furthermore, it noted that these devoted servants of the Church will enrich Catholic life in Seoul.