Monks celebrate ordination of new priest

Father Caesarius Marple known as gentle, loving, and skilled in music

The new priest gives his blessing to all comers. Agnieszka Krawczynski / The B.C. Catholic.

The congregation was speckled with poppies as it celebrated the ordination of Father Caesarius Marple, OSB. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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