Priesthood Ordination 2026
With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God, The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington joyfully announces the Ordination of our new priests!
The 2026 Mass of Ordination took place at 10:00 a.m. ET on June 20, 2026, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Watch the recording of the Mass below or on our YouTube channel.
READ THE CATHOLIC STANDARD ARTICLES FOR THE 2026 MASS OF PRIESTHOOD ORDINATION
READ THE EL PREGONERO ARTICLES FOR THE 2026 MASS OF PRIESTHOOD ORDINATION
Local parishes throughout MD and DC hosted Holy Hours in the weeks prior to the 2026 ordination. We invite you to pray for the men who have become priests. Visit the Office of Priest Vocations website for more ways to pray for vocations!
Meet the 2026 Ordinands for the Priesthood
 MEET Pedro López |
Pedro López Seminary: Redemptoris Mater Seminary Pedro is from Nicaragua. He enjoys playing soccer. |
 MEET FEDERICO MARIANO |
Federico Mariano Seminary: Redemptoris Mater Seminary Federico is from Buenos Aires, Argentina He is the third of seven siblings. His entire family is in the Neocatechumenal Way. |
 MEET DAVID NARVÁEZ< |
David Narváez Seminary: Redemptoris Mater David is from Quito, Ecuador. He is the fifth of eight children. He plays the charango and other stringed instruments. |
 MEET BRENDAN PARLETT |
Brendan Parlett Seminary: North American Home Parish: Sacred Heart, Bowie Brendan grew up in Crofton, Maryland, as (one of) the oldest of six children. He went on to study Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park. He enjoys playing soccer, spiritual reading, playing guitar, rooting for the Baltimore Orioles, and anything UMD. |
 MEET JESSIAH ROJAS |
Jessiah Rojas Seminary: Mount Saint Mary’s Home Parish: St. John Francis Regis, Hollywood Jessiah coached college football for three years at Ave Maria University as the linebackers coach and special teams assistant. |