Welcome to the information site for the priestly ordination of

Fr. Tom Robertson

On June 18th, 2022 Fr. Tom Robertson was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington. Thank you to everyone for your prayers and support!

Photos from the Ordination

Photos from the First Mass of Thanksgiving at Our Lady of Mercy

Cardinal Gregory marks ‘day of joy’ as he ordains 10 new priests for The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington Calling it a “day of joy,” Cardinal Wilton Gregory on June 18 ordained 10 new priests for The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington during a Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the...

Photo gallery: Cardinal Wilton Gregory ordains 10 new priests for The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of WashingtonWashington Cardinal Wilton Gregory ordained Father Gerald Andrews, Father Ryan Braam, Father Mattia Cortigiani, Father Carlos de Rodrigo Gutierrez, Father Peter Mlynarczyk, Father James Morgan,...

With varied backgrounds and interests but sharing one call, 10 men ordained as new priests for archdiocese (Cardinal Wilton Gregory ordained 10 new priests for The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington during a Mass on June 18 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The...

Schedule of Events

Friday, June 17, 2022

6:00PM Evening Holy Hour

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

400 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017.

(encouraged, but not expected for all guests to attend)

This holy hour will take place in the Lower Basilica - Crypt.

Several confessors will be available.

Saturday, June 18th, 2022

10:00AM Ordination Mass

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

400 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017.

Vesting Priest: Rev. Msgr. John Enzler.

Ordination will take place in the Upper Basilica

First blessings will follow in the Lower Basilica

Come early! Seating is limited to Basilica capacity and will be first come first serve,

with the exception of limited reserved seating.

5:30PM Family Reception

Due to capacity limits this reception is by invitation only.

Location: Potomac, Maryland

Sunday, June 19th, 2022

12:30PM First Mass of Thanksgiving

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church

9200 Kentsdale Drive, Potomac, MD 20854

Homilist: Bishop William D. Byrne, Diocese of Springfield

Confession will be available from 11:45-12:15.

Priests and deacons are asked to bring an alb and stole.

Vesting will take place in the parish chapel.

Seminarians are welcome to participate with cassock and surplus.

Reception to follow in the Kennedy Room

All are welcome!

On March 17, Saint Patrick's Day, Deacon Tom received notice that he has officially been called to orders by Cardinal Gregory, the Archbishop of Washington.