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Br. Sarfraz and Br. Adnan instituted to the Ministries of Acolyte and Lector

Br. Sarfraz is presented the Chalice and Paten, symbols of the office of Acolyte

At a Vespers service on August 16th, 2017, Br. Sarfraz and Br. Adnan were both instituted to the minor ministries of Acolyte and Lector by Fr. Kevin Mullins, OSA, prior provincial. These ministries are stepping stones on the path of ordination, uniting a friar more closely to public roles of service in the Liturgy.

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