The cathedral was packed and the service went with a sparkle. Jane is going to serve as curate in the parish of Kirby Muxloe and we wish her well and pray for her ministry.
Here's the news from the Diocese of Leicester website:
New Priests ordained
The Bishop of Leicester, the Rt Revd Tim Stevens, has ordained eight new priests and seven new deacons into the Church over the weekend of June 28th and 29th.
Leicester Cathedral saw large congregations for both occasions as family and friends, and members of the congregations where they serve attended alongside the Bishop and diocesan clergy and staff. The Revd Alison White, CuratesTraining Co-Ordinator in the Diocese of Peterborough, preached at both services after having led the ordination retreat at Launde Abbey.
Pictured with Bishop Tim are the Reverends Steve Delaforce, Jane Kennedy, Emma Davies, Hazel White, Julia Hargreaves, Linda Shuker, Christine Coldicott, and Phil Hughes who were ordained Priest, and the Reverends Stephen Gamble, Trevor Parkerson, Liz Angell, Andy Cain, Jordan Ling, Alison Booker, and Jane Wood who were ordained Deacon.
Bishop Tim commented, "This is a wonderful occasion for the Diocese of Leicester as we welcome into the ordained ministry of the Church these new Priests and Deacons. Many in our society want to suggest that the Church of England is in decline, but these ordinations and the enthusiasm of those who offer themselves for ministry refutes that."
