March 20, 2026

Transitional deacons make ‘priesthood promises’ during March 15 Vespers liturgy

With Archbishop Charles C. Thompson looking on during a Vespers liturgy on March 15 in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis, Deacon Samuel Hansen, left, Deacon Timothy Khuishing and Deacon Khaing Thu declare that they are freely seeking ordination as priests. The three transitional deacons will be ordained priests on June 6 in the cathedral. (Photo by Sean Gallagher)

With Archbishop Charles C. Thompson looking on during a Vespers liturgy on March 15 in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis, Deacon Samuel Hansen, left, Deacon Timothy Khuishing and Deacon Khaing Thu declare that they are freely seeking ordination as priests. The three transitional deacons will be ordained priests on June 6 in the cathedral. (Photo by Sean Gallagher)

Criterion staff report

Three transitional deacons who will be ordained priests for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis in June made public declarations as part of their final preparations for ordination during a Vespers liturgy on March 15 in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis.

Deacon Samuel Hansen, Deacon Timothy Khuishing and Deacon Khaing Thu took part in what is called “priesthood promises” during the liturgy. Archbishop Charles C. Thompson, who presided over the Vespers liturgy, will ordain them on June 6 in the cathedral.

The deacons declared that they are freely seeking ordination as priests, made a profession of faith and swore an oath of fidelity to the Church and its shepherds.
 

(For more information on the archdiocese’s seminarians and on a vocation to the priesthood in the archdiocese, visit HearGodsCall.com.) †

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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