Rev. Deacon Peter Mwangi Nga'nga's (MSC) Priestly Ordination Ceremony.

Saturday 18th May 2015 will go down in history as a memorable moment for the hundreds of Catholics from St Patrick's Catholic Church-Thika, friends and families of  one Rev, Deacon Peter Mwangi Nga'ng'a of the Missionaries of Scared Heart Congregation, because not only was he the first ever Deacon to be ordained in to Priesthood from East and Central Africa but also the first to be elevated into that position and hence a ceremony was hosted by my local parish.

The day was marked with pomp and colour with every church group putting there best foot forward in a bid to make the ceremony a success, the elaborate service was presided by His Lordship Bishop (Emiretus) Hugh Slattery all the way from South Africa.
I managed to cover this event and it was truly a blessing to witness one of our own get elevated into Priesthood.

Youth from our Parish dancing their hearts out during the mass.

Finally Newly Ordained Priest.

Bishop (Emiretus) Hugh Slattery (MSC) applies Chrism after laying his hands on Newly Ordained Priest.

Newly Ordained Priest Rev. Fr. Peter Mwangi Nga'ng'a is assisted in adjusting his Chasuble by Rev. Fr. Simon Warari as Vocational Director looks on.

Parish Priest Rev. Fr . Simon Warari helps Newly Ordained Priest Fr. Peter Mwangi Nga'ng'a to adjust his priestly vestments.

The Priestly Procession moving in towards the Altar at St Peter The Rock Church Grounds

Rev. Deacon Peter Mwangi Nga'ng'a (MSC) kneels down in readiness of his ordination.

Rev. Deacon Peter Mwangi Nga'nga lying prostrate as he awaits the Bishop and other Priests present to finish saying a prayer for him before being ordained.

L-R Missionaries of Scared Heart Congregation led by the Vocations Director, Superior and Bishop (Emiretus) in deep prayers for the candidate.