Schedule of Events

The schedule below lists events which are open to all family and friends who will be present in Rome for the diaconate ordinations.

As the 2026 diaconate ordination approaches and details are finalized, precise times and locations for the following events are subject to change. Please check back accordingly.

DateEventTime & Location
Sunday,
September 27		Opening Mass & light receptionPNAC, 5:30 PM
Wednesday,
September 30		Papal General Audience*
Prayer Vigil for Family & Friends		St. Peter’s Square, 9:00 AM
Location TBD, 5:00 PM
Thursday,
October 1		Ordination to the Diaconate
Post-Ordination Reception		St. Peter’s Basilica, 6:00 PM
PNAC, To Follow Ordination
Friday,
October 2		Masses of ThanksgivingVarious locations & times

* Ticketed event. Tickets are free, but must be obtained through the College. If you are a confirmed guest of one the ordinandi, he will have already requested the tickets for you. Further information will be released when available.