Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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“What an extraordinary thing.” – Father James Muscatella

Father James Muscatella was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Rochester on June 29, 2024, by Bishop Salvatore R. Matano. He reflected on some meaningful moments from the Mass of Ordination – including what the first few moments as a newly ordained priest were like -- with the Catholic Courier’s Gina Capellazzi.

Learn more about Father Muscatella’s ordination and journey to the priesthood at catholiccourier.com/ordinations2024.

See more about the vocational journeys and ministries of other priests of the Diocese of Rochester catholiccourier.com/priestlife.