Latest News Ordinations at St Mary's College, Oscott, July 2023 On Sunday 2 July 2023, five seminarians were Ordained to the Sacred Order of the Diaconate at St Mary's College, Oscott. Next year, God willing, they will be ordained as priests. Archbishop Bernard Longley was the Principal Celebrant and he was joined by the resident priests and seminarians along with many visiting priests, family, and friends of the candidates. The new deacons ordained were:Anthony Asomugha - Diocese of East AngliaAmbrose Chou - Diocese of PortsmouthChristian Nwakamma - Diocese of HallamPeter Ross - Archdiocese of LiverpoolFrank Westcott - Diocese of Brentwood Order of Service Discover St Mary's College, Oscott Watch! Diaconate Ordinations Photo Gallery by Con McHugh Prayerful congratulations also to seminarians at The Venerable English College, Rome, who were ordained to the Sacred Diaconate on Wednesday 5 July by Bishop Douglas Crosby, OMI at Palazzola. The new deacons ordained were:David Bench - Archdiocese of BirminghamJames Finnegan - Archdiocese of LiverpoolMartin Fyles - Archdiocese of LiverpoolWilliam Meehan - Diocese of HamiltonJoseph O’Brien - Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle David Bench (pictured below), of the Archdiocese of Birmingham, said: "Reaching this point after a long and fruitful journey at the Venerable is very humbling. What one has been discerning for many years suddenly becomes a reality, and I am excited for the next chapter as a minister of the Lord's Gospel." Guests in Rome (above) Manage Cookie Preferences