The Rev. Lawrence Robles entered into the order of sacred
priesthood with the Episcopal Church Saturday, March 29, at a
ceremony at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Gilroy. This is the
first time in recent history that such an ordination has been
held.
The Rev. Lawrence Robles entered into the order of sacred priesthood with the Episcopal Church Saturday, March 29, at a ceremony at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Gilroy. This is the first time in recent history that such an ordination has been held.
Nearly 20 clergy from the area attended the ceremony. The Rt. Rev. Bishop Mary Gray-Reeves presided and celebrated Holy Communion. The V. Rev. Fr. Getchell, retired dean in San Jose, gave a sermon emphasizing the importance of encouraging more ethnic leaders and teachers in the church.
The Rev. Lawrence Robles lives in San Jose with his wife Carmen and family, and will be serving as an assisting priest at St. Stephen’s. He will be serving as a curate (parish priest in training) for the first few years, after which he will be entering the ranks of parish priests in the Diocese of El Camino Real.
