Ordinations for 2026

Celebration of New Ministry – Rev. Mark C. Witte

The Rt. Rev. Brian R. Seage will ordain the Rev. Mark C. Witte to the Sacred Order of Priests at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at St. Luke’s in Stephenville, Texas.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
595 North McIlhaney Street, Stephenville, TX 76401

For more information, please contact St. Luke’s, Stephenville at 254-968-6949 or www.stlukesstephenville.org

Clergy, please wear white stoles.

Celebration of New Ministry – Rev. Michael E. Thompson

The Rt. Rev. Brian R. Seage will ordain the Rev. Michael E. Thompson to the Sacred Order of Priests at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at St. John’s in Marlin, Texas.

St. John’s Episcopal Church
514 Carter Street, Marlin, TX 76661

For more information, please contact St. John’s, Marlin at 254-803-3800

Clergy, please wear red stoles.

Celebration of New Ministry – Rev. Dr. Rachel S. Toombs

The Rt. Rev. Kathryn M. Ryan will ordain the Rev. Dr. Rachel S. Toombs to the Sacred Order of Priests at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Ascension Church in Stillwater, MN. The service will be livestreamed on Ascension’s YouTube channel.

Clergy, please wear red stoles.

Celebration of New Ministry – Rev. Dr. Brian K. Gamel

The Rt. Rev. Kathryn M. Ryan will ordain the Rev. Dr. Brian K. Gamel to the Sacred Order of Priests at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at St. Thomas’ Church in College Station, TX. For more information, please contact St. Thomas’.

Clergy, please wear white stoles.

Celebration of New Ministry – Rev. Scott D. Madison

The Rt. Rev. Kathryn M. Ryan will ordain the Rev. Scott D. Madison to the Sacred Order of Priests at 7:00 PM on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Resurrection South Austin Church in Austin, TX. For more information, please contact Resurrection South Austin.

Clergy, please wear white stoles.

Celebration of New Ministry – Rev. Dr. Sally H. Lombardo

The Rt. Rev. Kathryn M. Ryan will ordain the Rev. Dr. Sally H. Lombardo to the Sacred Order of Priests at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Manor, TX. For more information, please contact St. Mary Magdalene.

Clergy, please wear white stoles.

Celebration of New Ministry – Rev. William A. Parker

The Rt. Rev. Hector Monterroso will ordain the Rev. William A. Parker to the Sacred Order of Priests at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 31, 2025, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Houston, TX. For more information, please contact Church.

Clergy, please wear red stoles.

Celebration of New Ministry – Rev. Warren H. Robinson

The Rt. Rev. Hector Monterroso will ordain the Rev. Warren H. Robinson to the Sacred Order of Priests at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in La Marque, TX. For more information, please contact Church.

Clergy, please wear red stoles.

Celebration of New Ministry – Rev. Michael Sturdy

The Rt. Rev. Jeff W. Fisher will ordain the Rev. Michael Sturdy to the Sacred Order of Priests at 6:00 PM on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Holy Spirit Episcopal Church in Houston, TX. For more information, please contact Holy Spirit, Houston.

Clergy, please wear red stoles.

Celebration of New Ministry – Rev. Chase Kennemer

The Rt. Rev. Jeff W. Fisher will ordain the Rev. Chase Kennemer to the Sacred Order of Priests at 6:00PM on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Trinity, Episcopal Church in Galveston, TX. For more information, please contact Trinity Episcopal Church.

Clergy, please wear red stoles.

Celebration of New Ministry – Rev. Christopher Hilton

The Rt. Rev. Jeff W. Fisher will ordain the Rev. Christopher Hilton to the Sacred Order of Priests at 6:00PM on Friday, February 13, 2026 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Beaumont, TX. For more information, please contact St. Mark’s, Beaumont.

Clergy, please wear red stoles.