Father Brennan Ferris prays before his ordination as his father Deacon Walter Ferris holds the book of Gospels at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Saturday, May 21, 2022. Dialog photo/Don Blake
The Mass began at 11 a.m. and lasted just under two hours.
It was the first priestly ordination conducted by Bishop Koenig since he was installed as the 10th bishop of Wilmington last year.
Bishop Malooly, bishop emeritus of the diocese, and dozens of priests joined the celebration.
Father Brennan Ferris’ father Walter Ferris is all smiles sitting on altar with his son and Bishop Koenig during the ordination at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Saturday, May 21, 2022. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Father Brennan Ferris, Bishop Koenig, and Bishop Malooly consecrate the host during the ordination at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Saturday, May 21, 2022. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Bishop Koenig and Father Brennan Ferris are all smiles after the ordination at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Saturday, May 21, 2022. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Father Brennan Ferris blesses his father and mother after his ordination at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Saturday, May 21, 2022. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Father Brennan Ferris blesses his father and mother after his ordination at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Saturday, May 21, 2022. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Father Brennan Ferris is all smiles as the priests from around diocese clap after his ordination at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Saturday, May 21, 2022. Dilaog photo/Don Blake
Brennan Ferris has hands anointed with sacred chrism oil by Bishop Koenig during his ordination at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Saturday, May 21, 2022. Photo/Don Blake
Brennan Ferris has hands anointed with sacred chrism oil by Bishop Koenig during his ordination at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Saturday, May 21, 2022. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Bishop Koenig receives the chalice from Brennan’s mother Elizabeth Ferris during her son’s ordination at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Saturday, May 21, 2022. Photo/Don Blake
Brennan Ferris and Bishop Koenig during the ordination at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Saturday, May 21, 2022. Photo/Don Blake
Brennan Ferris receives the kiss of peace from fellow priests during his ordination at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Saturday, May 21, 2022. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Father Brennan Ferris blesses Bishop Koenig during his ordination at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Saturday, May 21, 2022. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Brennan Farris is vested in priestly garments by Father Carlos Ochoa during his ordination at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Saturday, May 21, 2022. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Brennan Ferris receives the kiss of peace from Bishop Koenig during his ordination at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Saturday, May 21, 2022. Photo/Don Blake
Brennan Ferris receives the kiss of peace from Bishop Malooly during his ordination at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Saturday, May 21, 2022. Photo/Don Blake
Brennan Ferris receives a blessing from fellow priests during Father Ferris’ ordination at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Saturday, May 21, 2022. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Koenig lays hands on the head of Brennan Ferris as his father Walter Ferris watches during his ordination at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Saturday, May 21, 2022. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Koenig lays hands on the head of Brennan Ferris during his ordination at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Saturday, May 21, 2022. Photo/Don Blake
Brennan Ferris joins hands with Bishop Koenig during his ordination at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Saturday, May 21, 2022. Photo/Don Blake
Brennan Ferris prostrates himself as the congregation prays during his ordination at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Saturday, May 21, 2022. Photo/Don Blake
Brennan Ferris kneels before Bishop Koenig during his ordination at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Saturday, May 21, 2022. Photo/Don Blake
Brennan Ferris prostrates himself as the congregation prays during his ordination at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Saturday, May 21, 2022. Photo/Don Blake
Brennan Ferris prostrates himself as the congregation prays during his ordination at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Saturday, May 21, 2022. Photo/Don Blake
Brennan Ferris prostrates himself as the congregation prays during his ordination at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Saturday, May 21, 2022. Photo/Don Blake
Brennan Ferris prostrates himself as the congregation prays during his ordination at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Saturday, May 21, 2022. Photo/Don Blake
Brennan Ferris prostrates himself as the congregation prays during his ordination at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Saturday, May 21, 2022. Photo/Don Blake
Brennan Ferris prostrates himself as the congregation prays during his ordination at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Saturday, May 21, 2022. Photo/Don Blake
Brennan Ferris’ family and the congregation clap their approval as he is presented to Bishop Koenig during his Ordination at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Saturday, May 21, 2022. Photo/Don Blake
Brennan Ferris is presented to Bishop Koenig for ordination to the priesthood at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Saturday, May 21, 2022. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Brennan Ferris’ father Deacon Walter Ferris prepares to read the Gospel during his sons ordination at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Saturday, May 21, 2022. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Father Brennan Ferris prays before his ordination as his father Deacon Walter Ferris holds the book of Gospels at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Saturday, May 21, 2022. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Priests and deacons prepare to enter the Cathedral of St. Peter Church for the ordination of Brennan Ferris, Saturday, May 21, 2022. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Priests and deacons prepare to enter the Cathedral of St. Peter Church for the ordination of Brennan Ferris, Saturday, May 21, 2022. Dialog photo/Don Blake
