May 13 priestly ordination

DENVER, CO - MAY 13: Ordinandi lay prostrate during a Mass of Holy Orders for their ordination to the priesthood at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on May 13, 2017, in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Daniel Petty/for Denver Catholic)

On May 13, eight men were ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Denver. Denver Catholic photographers Andrew Wright and Daniel Petty were to capture the beautiful celebration.

Priests take turns laying their hands on the ordinandi during their ordination to the priesthood. (Photo by Daniel Petty/for Denver Catholic)

From left, the Revs. Nicholas Larkin IV, John Mrozek II, Bogusław Rębacz, Peter Wojda, Francesco Basso, Daniel Ciucci, Daniel Eusterman and Shaun Galvin kneel for a blessing from Denver Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila (not pictured) during the men’s ordination to the priesthood. (Photo by Daniel Petty/for Denver Catholic)

Daniel Ciucci (R) prepares to receive his vestments. (Photo by Daniel Petty/for Denver Catholic)

Denver Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila embraces Father Shaun Galvin after his ordination to the priesthood. (Photo by Daniel Petty/for Denver Catholic)

Father Francesco Basso and Father Daniel Eusterman process down the aisle after their ordination to the priesthood. (Photo by Daniel Petty/for Denver Catholic)

Newly ordained priests give Archbishop Aquila their first blessing after their ordination as priests. (Photo by Daniel Petty/for Denver Catholic)

From left, the Revs. Daniel Ciucci, Bogusław Rębacz, Peter Wojda, John Mrozek, Denver Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodriguez, Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila, the Rev. Daniel Eusterman, the Rev. Francesco Basso, the Rev. Nicholas Larkin and the Rev. Shaun Galvin pose after the ordination Mass. (Photo by Daniel Petty/for Denver Catholic)

From left, the Rev. Francesco Basso, the Rev. Daniel Ciucci, the Rev. Daniel Eusterman, the Rev. Shaun Galvin, the Rev. Nicholas Larkin IV, John Mrozek, the Rev. Bogusław Rębacz and the Rev. Peter Wojda stand during their ordination Mass to the priesthood. (Photo by Daniel Petty/for Denver Catholic)

The ordinandi lie prostrate before the altar during their priestly ordination. (Photo by Andrew Wright/Denver Catholic)