Photos by Melanie Williams On July 8, Fr. Timothy John Childers, MIC (center), was ordained to the priesthood for the Marian Fathers at St. Stephen Church in Riverview, Florida. The Mass was celebrated by the Most Rev. Martin D. Holley, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Memphis, Tennessee and a vir aggregatus (associate member) with the Congregation. Father Timothy greets his proud parents, Jennifer and Michael Childers. “It is my prayer that you will consecrate yourself to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and the Divine Merciful Heart of Jesus,” Bishop Holley told Deacon Timothy. “Go out in the world and proclaim the Truth, for only the Truth will set us free.” Photo by Giuseppe Mignano Father Timothy celebrated his first Mass at St. Stephen’s on July 9. Father Allen Alexander, MIC (at right), delivered the homily. Father Timothy Childers, MIC WELCOME NEW PRIESTS! 14 Marian Helper • Fall 2023 • Marian.org
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