Preparing for the priesthood: Seminarians are 'excited and at peace' as ordination approaches on May 19

Eight men are completing preparation for ordination to the priesthood, which will take place at a special liturgy celebrated by Bishop Daniel E. Thomas, apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Cleveland, at 7 p.m. on May 19 in the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.

Members of this year?s ordination class, their home parishes and parents are:

 

• Deacon Soohyun (Peter) Bang, Namsan Church, Archdiocese of Daegu, South Korea, son of Yongjoon Bang and Taesoon Park;

• Deacon Jacob B. Bearer, St. Mary Parish, Painesville, son of Brian and Kelly Bearer;

• Deacon James M. Cosgrove, St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Parma, son of Michael and