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Cardinal ordains two priests for archdiocese

Cardinal Cupich was the main celebrant at the ordination of two priests for the Archdiocese of Chicago at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago on May 21, 2022. Father Colm Mitchell, 32, from Chicago, is assigned to St. Alexander Parish in Palos Heights. Father Joseph Brom, SJC, 35, from Lisle, is a Canon Regular of St. John Cantius and is assigned to St. John Cantius Parish in Chicago. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Priests-elect Colm Mitchell and Joseph Brom sit with their families before being ordained priests for the Archdiocese of Chicago. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Priests-elect Colm Mitchell and Joseph Brom present themselves to the cardinal for ordination. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Friends and family of the ordinandi clap during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich blesses the hands of priest-elect Colm Mitchell. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The priests-elect lie prostrate during the Litany of Supplication. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Canon Nathan Patrick Ford lays hands on newly ordained Canon Joseph Brom. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Joshua Caswell, superior general of the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius, prepares to vest newly ordained Canon Joseph Brom. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich blesses the hands of Father Colm Mitchell. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich presents Canon Joseph Brom with the paten and chalice. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Chicago pray during the ordination. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Ryan Patrick Brady congratulates newly ordained Canon Joseph Brom during the kiss of peace. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Colm Mitchell cleans the vessels following Communion. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Newly ordained priests Canon Joseph Brom and Father Colm Mitchell give their first blessing to the cardinal at the end of Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Newly ordained Canon Joseph Brom gives first blessings following Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Colm Mitchell receives a hug while giving first blessings following Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Canon Joseph Brom and Father Colm Mitchell lead the recession. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The new priests pose for a photo with Cardinal Cupich, auxiliary bishops and seminary officials. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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