David Barrins OP is ordained to the priesthood

The priestly ordination of our brother David Barrins OP took place today in the priory church of Saint Mary's, Pope's Quay, Cork on the feast of our Lord Jesus Christ Universal King. The bishop of Cork and Ross, Dr John Buckey DD was the principal celebrant and ordaining prelate. The homily was preached by Fr Ciaran Dougherty OP. Father David was joined by his family, friends and his Domincan brethren at the ordination ceremony. Below are some images of the day.

The entrance procession

David Barrins OP

The Gospel is proclaimed by the deacon

The homily is preached

Promising obedience

Prostration

The laying on of hands

Anointing of hands

Vestition

The offertory procession

Receiving the chalice and paten

Reading part of eucharistic prayer

The Salve Regina is sung at the end of Mass

Father David with members of his family along with Bishop Buckley

A blessing for Bishop Buckley

Irish Dominican Vocations wishes Father David every blessing in his priestly ministry. He will celebrate a Mass of thanksgiving tomorrow evening in his home parish of Colloney, County Sligo.