Father Peter Stanley, Kingsville native, ordained for diocese

Bishop Edmond Carmody lays hands on Father Peter Stanley during his May 16 ordination to the priesthood in Corpus Christi Cathedral. Father Stanley will serve as the diocesan director of Religious Education and the director of the St. Paul School of Catechesis. Father Stanley, a native of Kingsville, celebrated his first Mass of Thanksgiving that evening at St. Martin Parish in Kingsville. He had most recently been attending St. Mary's Seminary in Houston. Pope Benedict XVI has designated June 19, 2009 to June 19, 2010 as a year dedicated to the Spiritual Life of Priests. The Diocese of Corpus Christi will begin this special year by inviting all priests to concelebrate Mass in Corpus Christi Cathedral at 12 Noon on Friday, June 19.