Ordinations

With thanks to almighty God, the Dominican Order is pleased to announce the following ordinations will take place at St Dominic’s, London, on Saturday 5th July 2025.

For the Province of England, ordination to the sacred priesthood:

• Daniel Benedict Rowlands OP
• John Bernard Church OP

For the Province of St Thomas Aquinas in Italy, ordination to the diaconate:

• Giovanni Giordano Castellano OP

By the Most Rev Malcolm McMahon OP, Archbishop Emeritus of Liverpool.

Attendance

The ordination Mass and the first Masses are open to the public, and all are welcome to attend (no need to RSVP).

Priests wishing to concelebrate should bring an alb and white stole.

Venue

Our Lady of the Rosary & St Dominic’s (the Rosary Shrine), Southampton Road, London NW5 4LB.

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Note: there is very limited parking in the area and it is advisable to use public transport.

Schedule

• Mass of Ordination – 12 noon, Saturday 5th July
• Reception in the parish hall – following the Mass of Ordination
• First Masses of Thanksgiving – Sunday 6th July, 10am (Fr John) and 3pm (Fr Daniel)

Donations

Those wishing to mark this joyful occasion with a donation are encouraged to contribute to the friars’ Formation Fund:

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We are deeply grateful to all those donors who have already generously contributed in support of this urgent need.

L-R: Daniel Rowlands, John Church, Giovanni Castellano