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The newest priests for the Archdiocese of Atlanta include (l-r) Father Brian Bufford, Father Branson Hipp, Father Timothy E. Nadolski, Father Jorge Carranza and Father Mark Thomas. They were ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory on June 27 at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta. Photo By Michael Alexander

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The newest priests for the Archdiocese of Atlanta include (l-r) Father Brian Bufford, Father Branson Hipp, Father Timothy E. Nadolski, Father Jorge Carranza and Father Mark Thomas. They were ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory on June 27 at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta. Photo By Michael Alexander

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Like all the proud parents, relatives and friends on hand to witness the rite of ordination (foreground to background), Martin and Bertha Carranza of Calhoun, Jorge’s parents, his younger brother Ivan from Acworth and his brother-in-law Victor Rivera from Snellville watch the opening procession of clergy to the altar. Photo By Michael Alexander

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The ordination candidates (foreground to background) Brian Bufford, Branson Hipp, Mark Thomas, Timothy E. Nadolski and Jorge Carranza sit on the altar during the singing of the responsorial psalm. Photo By Michael Alexander

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(L-r) Brian Bufford, Branson Hipp and Mark Thomas listen as Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory directs the words of his June 27 homily toward the five candidates to the priesthood. Photo By Michael Alexander

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Mark Thomas right, makes a promise of obedience to Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, left, and his successors. Photo By Michael Alexander

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(L-r) Brian Bufford, Mark Thomas, Jorge Carranza, Timothy E. Nadolski and Branson Hipp kneel on the altar during the prayer of consecration as Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory extends the distinction of priest upon the candidates. Photo By Michael Alexander

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Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, left, presents the chalice and paten, a sign of the new priest's office, to Father Branson Hipp. Father Hipp will assume his first assignment as parochial vicar at St. Patrick Church, Norcross. Photo By Michael Alexander

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(Facing the camera, l-r) Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, Bishop Luis Zarama and Bishop David Talley are the first to offer a sign of peace and welcome to Father Brian Bufford, Father Jorge Carranza and Father Branson Hipp, respectively. Photo By Michael Alexander

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