Jun 5, 2026
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Archbishop Thomas Wenski ordained 12 priests for the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter during an ordination Mass at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska, May 28, 2026. Among the newly ordained were Fathers Curtis Zuckerman and Peter O'Connor, who previously served Miami's Holy Face of Jesus Latin Mass Chaplaincy during Holy Week celebrations.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski processes through St. Cecilia’s Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska, during the ordination Mass of 12 priests for the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter May 28, 2026. (Courtesy of Claire Gruneberg)
Archbishop Thomas Wenski addresses an ordinand during the ordination Mass for 12 priests of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska, May 28, 2026. In his homily, the archbishop reminded the candidates that priests are called to lives of sacrifice, charity and service. (Courtesy of Claire Gruneberg)
Ordinands kneel before Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the ordination Mass for 12 priests of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska, May 28, 2026. (Courtesy of Claire Gruneberg)
Archbishop Thomas Wenski presides over a portion of the ordination rite at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska, May 28, 2026, as candidates for the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter prepare to receive the sacrament of Holy Orders. (Courtesy of Claire Gruneberg)
Archbishop Thomas Wenski poses with the 12 newly ordained priests of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter following their ordination Mass at St. Cecilia’s Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska May 28, 2026. (Courtesy of Claire Gruneberg)
Candidates for the priesthood kneel during the ordination Mass celebrated by Archbishop Thomas Wenski for 12 priests of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska May 28, 2026. (Courtesy of Claire Gruneberg)
An ordinand kneels before Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the ordination Mass for 12 priests of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter as prayers from the rite are proclaimed at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska, May 28, 2026. (Courtesy Jonathan Ratzlaff)
Archbishop Thomas Wenski anoints the hands of a newly ordained priest during the ordination Mass for 12 priests of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska, May 28, 2026. The newly ordained priest's hands are then wrapped as part of the ancient rite symbolizing his sacred ministry at the altar. (Courtesy Jonathan Ratzlaff)
Archbishop Thomas Wenski anoints the hands of a newly ordained priest during the ordination Mass for 12 priests of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska, May 28, 2026. The newly ordained priest's hands are then wrapped as part of the ancient rite symbolizing his sacred ministry at the altar. (Courtesy Jonathan Ratzlaff)
Archbishop Thomas Wenski lays hands on an ordinand during the ordination Mass for 12 priests of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska, May 28, 2026. The laying on of hands is the central rite of priestly ordination and signifies the conferral of the sacrament of Holy Orders. (Courtesy Jonathan Ratzlaff)
Archbishop Thomas Wenski presides during the ordination Mass for 12 priests of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska, May 28, 2026. (Courtesy Jonathan Ratzlaff)
Candidates for the priesthood lie prostrate during the Litany of the Saints as Archbishop Thomas Wenski and assisting clergy kneel before the altar during the ordination Mass for 12 priests of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska, May 28, 2026. (Courtesy Jonathan Ratzlaff)
Candidates for the priesthood lie prostrate during the Litany of the Saints as Archbishop Thomas Wenski and assisting clergy kneel before the altar during the ordination Mass for 12 priests of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska, May 28, 2026. (Courtesy Jonathan Ratzlaff)
Archbishop Thomas Wenski presents the instruments of priestly ministry to a newly ordained priest during the ordination Mass for 12 priests of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska, May 28, 2026. (Courtesy Jonathan Ratzlaff)
Archbishop Thomas Wenski anoints the hands of a newly ordained priest during the ordination Mass for 12 priests of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska, May 28, 2026. The anointing signifies the priest's sacred role in offering the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and administering the sacraments. (Courtesy Jonathan Ratzlaff)
Archbishop Thomas Wenski addresses an ordinand during the ordination Mass for 12 priests of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska, May 28, 2026. In his homily, the archbishop reminded the candidates that priests are called to lives of sacrifice, charity and service. (Courtesy of Claire Gruneberg)
Ordinands kneel before Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the ordination Mass for 12 priests of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska, May 28, 2026. (Courtesy of Claire Gruneberg)
Archbishop Thomas Wenski presides over a portion of the ordination rite at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska, May 28, 2026, as candidates for the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter prepare to receive the sacrament of Holy Orders. (Courtesy of Claire Gruneberg)
Archbishop Thomas Wenski poses with the 12 newly ordained priests of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter following their ordination Mass at St. Cecilia’s Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska May 28, 2026. (Courtesy of Claire Gruneberg)
Candidates for the priesthood kneel during the ordination Mass celebrated by Archbishop Thomas Wenski for 12 priests of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska May 28, 2026. (Courtesy of Claire Gruneberg)
An ordinand kneels before Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the ordination Mass for 12 priests of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter as prayers from the rite are proclaimed at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska, May 28, 2026. (Courtesy Jonathan Ratzlaff)
Archbishop Thomas Wenski anoints the hands of a newly ordained priest during the ordination Mass for 12 priests of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska, May 28, 2026. The newly ordained priest's hands are then wrapped as part of the ancient rite symbolizing his sacred ministry at the altar. (Courtesy Jonathan Ratzlaff)
Archbishop Thomas Wenski anoints the hands of a newly ordained priest during the ordination Mass for 12 priests of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska, May 28, 2026. The newly ordained priest's hands are then wrapped as part of the ancient rite symbolizing his sacred ministry at the altar. (Courtesy Jonathan Ratzlaff)
Archbishop Thomas Wenski lays hands on an ordinand during the ordination Mass for 12 priests of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska, May 28, 2026. The laying on of hands is the central rite of priestly ordination and signifies the conferral of the sacrament of Holy Orders. (Courtesy Jonathan Ratzlaff)
Archbishop Thomas Wenski presides during the ordination Mass for 12 priests of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska, May 28, 2026. (Courtesy Jonathan Ratzlaff)
Candidates for the priesthood lie prostrate during the Litany of the Saints as Archbishop Thomas Wenski and assisting clergy kneel before the altar during the ordination Mass for 12 priests of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska, May 28, 2026. (Courtesy Jonathan Ratzlaff)
Candidates for the priesthood lie prostrate during the Litany of the Saints as Archbishop Thomas Wenski and assisting clergy kneel before the altar during the ordination Mass for 12 priests of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska, May 28, 2026. (Courtesy Jonathan Ratzlaff)
Archbishop Thomas Wenski presents the instruments of priestly ministry to a newly ordained priest during the ordination Mass for 12 priests of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska, May 28, 2026. (Courtesy Jonathan Ratzlaff)
Archbishop Thomas Wenski anoints the hands of a newly ordained priest during the ordination Mass for 12 priests of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska, May 28, 2026. The anointing signifies the priest's sacred role in offering the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and administering the sacraments. (Courtesy Jonathan Ratzlaff)
Photography: Courtesy of Claire Gruneberg
