The
Ordination of
Fr. David Orique, O.P.
St. Dominic Church
San Francisco, California
June 2, 2001 |
The splendor of St. Dominic Church in San Francisco provides a fitting environment for the
all sacramental celebrations, especially Holy Orders. Bros. Jerome Cudden and Robert
King lead the procession with the black and white banners symbolizing the Dominican Order.
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The ordaining prelate was Bishop John Steinbock of the diocese of Fresno. Here he
receives priest candidate Rev. Bro. David Orique's promise to be obedient to his Ordinary,
who in the case of Dominican Friars, is the Prior Provincial.
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Priest candidate Rev. Brother David Orique lies prostrate before the sanctuary as the
community prays for him that the Holy Spirit will come upon him and all the saints of
heaven might keep him in God's care.
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After the Ordaining Prelate has offered the prayer of ordination and laid hands on the new
priest, the priests of the community come forward and also lay hands on the newly ordained
priest. Here the Prior Provincial, Fr. Daniel Syverstad lays hands on Fr. David
Orique.
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Because of the sacred nature of the office bestowed, the hands of the newly ordained are
anointed with Holy Chrism and particularly dedicated to the celebration of Eucharist and
the bestowing of blessings for the People of God. Traditionally the linens used in
the anointing are given to the mother of the newly ordained priest. Here the Student
Master, Fr. Christopher Renz, and Br. James Thomas assist Fr. David Orique in the removal
of the excess Chrism.
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For the first time Fr. David Orique concelebrates the Mass with the other priests and
Bishop Steinbock. Here are shown Rev. Mr. Edward Harmon (one of the Deacons for the
Mass and ordination), Bishop John Steinbock, and Fr. David Orique at the elevation at the
end of the Eucharistic Prayer.
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At the conclusion, as at the beginning of Mass, the celebrants and the deacon kiss the
Altar, the locus of God's saving action through the celebration of the Eucharist.
Shown here are Rev. Mr. Edward Harmon, Fr. David Orique, and Rev. Bro. Peter Rogers (the
other Deacon for the Mass and Ordination).
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On the steps in front of St. Dominic Church in San Francisco, Rev. Mr. Edward
Harmon, Bishop John Steinbock, Fr. David Orique, OP, and Rev. Bro. Peter Rogers, OP, pause
for a picture for Fr. David's album.
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