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On May 16, 1999, Jack Connors was ordained by Bishop James T. McHugh in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Camden, NJ

Entrance possession of Bishop, clergy and priest candidate

Entrance Procession

Transitional Deacon John (Jack) P. Connors

Immaculate Conception Cathedral, May 16, 1999. Bishop T. McHugh residing.

Bishop James McHugh enters the sanctuary as the Principal Shepherd of the diocese of Camden

Entrance Procession

Transitional Deacon John (Jack) P. Connors

Immaculate Conception Cathedral, May 16, 1999. Bishop T. McHugh residing.

The election of Fr. Jack and his consent to the eternal priesthood of Jesus Christ

Election and Consent

Transitional Deacon John (Jack) P. Connors

Immaculate Conception Cathedral, May 16, 1999. Bishop T. McHugh residing.

Examination of the candidate and his promises to God

Examination and Promises

Transitional Deacon John (Jack) P. Connors

Immaculate Conception Cathedral, May 16, 1999. Bishop T. McHugh residing.

The prostration of the candidate and calling upon the angels and saints to pray for him.

Litany of Saints

Transitional Deacon John (Jack) P. Connors

Immaculate Conception Cathedral, May 16, 1999. Bishop T. McHugh residing.

The sacramental rite of laying on hands of the bishop to the candidate for the power of the Holy Spirit to impart grace

Bishop laying on of Hands

Transitional Deacon John (Jack) P. Connors

Immaculate Conception Cathedral, May 16, 1999. Bishop T. McHugh residing.

The laying on of hands imparts the seal of the priesthood and the elevation of the soul to Christ the High Priest.

Bishop Laying on of Hands

Transitional Deacon John (Jack) P. Connors

Immaculate Conception Cathedral, May 16, 1999. Bishop T. McHugh residing.

The presbyterate join in the laying on of hands to further sanctify Fr. Jack Connors

Clergy Laying on of Hands

Father John (Jack) P. Connors

Immaculate Conception Cathedral, May 16, 1999. Bishop T. McHugh residing.

Ancient tradition of imparting the gifts of the Holy Spirit and joining the candidate to the chosen path of brother priests

Clergy Laying on of Hands

Father John (Jack) P. Connors

Immaculate Conception Cathedral, May 16, 1999. Bishop T. McHugh residing.

Prayer of Consecration to further impart the spirit of fortitude and sacredness

Prayer of Consecration

Father John (Jack) P. Connors

Immaculate Conception Cathedral, May 16, 1999. Bishop T. McHugh residing.

Fr. Peter Welsh the spiritual director invests Fr. Jack with his priestly garments

Investiture of Stole and Chasuble

Father John (Jack) P. Connors

Immaculate Conception Cathedral, May 16, 1999. Bishop T. McHugh residing.

The opening up of heaven through the universal church interceding

Prayer of Consecration

Father John (Jack) P. Connors

Immaculate Conception Cathedral, May 16, 1999. Bishop T. McHugh residing.

The bishop anoints the hands of Father Jack so that he may impart blessings

Anointing of Hands

Father John (Jack) P. Connors

Immaculate Conception Cathedral, May 16, 1999. Bishop T. McHugh residing.

The vestments of the priesthood Stole and Chasuble

Investiture of Stole and Chasuble

Father John (Jack) P. Connors

Immaculate Conception Cathedral, May 16, 1999. Bishop T. McHugh residing.

The gifts of sacrifice the chalice, bread, wine and water are presented for the priestly offering in mass

Presentation of Gifts

Father John (Jack) P. Connors

Immaculate Conception Cathedral, May 16, 1999. Bishop T. McHugh residing.

Bishop McHugh anoints the priestly hands of Fr. Jack

Blessing of New Chalice and Paten

Father John (Jack) P. Connors

Immaculate Conception Cathedral, May 16, 1999. Bishop T. McHugh residing.

Fr. Jack imparts his very first blessing to Bishop James McHugh who ordained Fr. Jack

First Blessing always given to Ordaining Bishop

Father John (Jack) P. Connors

Immaculate Conception Cathedral, May 16, 1999. Bishop T. McHugh residing.

Bishop McHugh congratulates Fr. Jack's mother and father

Bishop McHugh greeting parents of Fr. Jack

Father John (Jack) P. Connors

Immaculate Conception Cathedral, May 16, 1999. Bishop T. McHugh residing.

Fr. Jack greets his happy parents John and Christine after the ordination.

Fr. Jack greeting his parents after Mass.

Father John (Jack) P. Connors

Immaculate Conception Cathedral, May 16, 1999. Bishop T. McHugh residing.

The tradition of the newly ordained giving the First blessing outside the bishop to his fellow priests

Fr. Jack joins Bishop McHugh in giving second blessing to the clergy.

Father John (Jack) P. Connors

Immaculate Conception Cathedral, May 16, 1999. Bishop T. McHugh residing.

Msgr Lou Marucci Bishop McHugh Fr Jack in priestly brotherhood

Photo for Paper with Msgr. Marucci

Father John (Jack) P. Connors

Immaculate Conception Cathedral, May 16, 1999. Bishop T. McHugh residing.

Msgr. Marucci, Bishop McHugh and Fr. Jack in fellowship

Msgr. Marucci, Bishop McHugh, Fr. Szolack

Father John (Jack) P. Connors

Immaculate Conception Cathedral, May 16, 1999. Bishop T. McHugh residing.

Fr. Jack and his parents pose in the cathedral to remember this day

Fr. Jack with parents Jack and Christine

Father John (Jack) P. Connors

Immaculate Conception Cathedral, May 16, 1999. Bishop T. McHugh residing.

Reception Cake at His Deacon Parish at Holy Family Parish in Sewell, NJ

First mass as Holy Family Church, Sewell

Father John (Jack) P. Connors

Reception with the parishioners and Msgr. Jim McIntyre

Cutting The Cake

Reception after First Mass at Holy Family

Father John (Jack) P. Connors

Cutting of the Cake, Sewell, NJ

Cutting The Cake with the cook looking on in joy.

Reception at Holy Family Parish

Father John (Jack) P. Connors

Cutting of the Cake, Sewell, NJ

Classmates Roasting Fr. Jack in seminary tradition

First Mass at St. Bede, Holland, PA

Father John (Jack) P. Connors

Classmates do the custom Roast after First Mass.

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