Prior to entering major seminary studies (Theology I), men are installed in the ministry of Candidacy. On August 6, 2017, seminarian John Pankratz was celebrated this office at St. Patrick Co-Cathedral in Billings, with Bishop Michael Warfel officiating. Photos, by Margery Chansler, show Bishop Warfel, con-celebrating priests Father Garrett Nelson (Director of Vocations) and Father Jay Peterson (Vicar General), along with members of John’s family.
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