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Transitional diaconate ordination candidates Paul Nacey, foreground, and Robert Cotta listen as Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., delivers his homily. Photo By Michael Alexander

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Robert Cotta, second from left, pledges his obedience to Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv. Photo By Michael Alexander

2020 Transitional Diaconate Ordination

Robert Cotta, second from left, pledges his obedience to Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., and his successors during the June 13 rite of ordination to the diaconate at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta. Photo By Michael Alexander

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Paul Nacey, second from left, pledges his obedience to Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., and his successors during the June 13 ordination. Photo By Michael Alexander

2020 Transitional Diaconate Ordination

The two transitional diaconate ordination candidates, Robert Cotta and Paul Nacey, lie prostrate on the altar at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta. Photo By Michael Alexander

2020 Transitional Diaconate Ordination

The two transitional diaconate ordination candidates, Robert Cotta and Paul Nacey, lie prostrate on the altar at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta. Photo By Michael Alexander

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2020 Transitional Diaconate Ordination

Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., lays hands upon transitional diaconate ordination candidate Paul Nacey. This was Archbishop Hartmayer’s first ordination of Atlanta Archdiocese seminarians, in the role of celebrant and homilist, since his May 6 Mass of Canonical Installation as Atlanta’s new archbishop. Photo By Michael Alexander

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Deacons Leo Gahafer, far left, and Rev. Mr. Tom Huff, third from left, permanent deacons from St. Brigid Church, Johns Creek, assist Rev. Mr. Robert Cotta during the investiture of his stole and dalmatic. In the background, permanent deacon Wayne Nacey of Holy Angels Church, Mount Airy, N.C., helps his son, Rev. Mr. Paul Nacey. Photo By Michael Alexander

2020 Transitional Diaconate Ordination

Deacons Leo Gahafer, far left, and Rev. Mr. Tom Huff, third from left, permanent deacons from St. Brigid Church, Johns Creek, assist Rev. Mr. Robert Cotta during the investiture of his stole and dalmatic. In the background, permanent deacon Wayne Nacey of Holy Angels Church, Mount Airy, N.C., helps his son, Rev. Mr. Paul Nacey. Photo By Michael Alexander

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Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., presents the Book of Gospels to newly ordained deacon, Rev. Mr. Robert Cotta. Photo By Michael Alexander

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In one of his roles as deacon of the altar, Rev. Mr. Robert Cotta censes the congregation just before the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Photo By Michael Alexander