Newly ordained transitional deacons, wearing red and white vestments, stand with Archbishop Colin Johnson, bishops and clergy after their ordination service at St. James Cathedral on May 6. They are, front row from left: the Rev. Morning Wang, the Rev. Johanna Pak, the Rev. Shelly-Ann Pollard and the Rev. Roshni Jayawardena. Second row from left: the Rev. Ken Johnstone, the Rev. Alison Hari-Singh, the Rev. Brian Suggs, the Rev. Andrew Kaye and the Rev. Jeff Boldt.
The Rev. Canon Cheryl Palmer, incumbent of Christ Church, Deer Park, gives the homily.
The Rev. Louise Peters, vicar of St. James Cathedral, helps the Rev. Morning Wang put on her vestments.
The congregation applauds the new deacons after their ordination.
The Rev. Canon Jennifer Reid, incumbent of St. Peter, Erindale, hugs the Rev. Roshni Jayawardena.
Family and friends take photos of the new deacons.
Many students feeling strain, financial hardship