51 US student priests are ordained at a solemn ceremony in Rome

The transcript describes an ordination ceremony at Rome's Pontifical North American College, where 51 student priests from the U.S. are ordained. The event, officiated by Bishop Martin John O'Connor, is the largest in the college's history. The ceremony, attended by over 200 family members, follows traditional rites and lasts about five hours. Newly ordained priests bestow blessings, and the event concludes with joyful family reunions.

Where does the ordination ceremony take place?

• St. Peter's Basilica

• Pontifical North American College

• St. John Lateran

• Vatican City

How many family members and relatives attend the ordination?

• Over 100

• Over 150

• Over 250

• Over 200

Who officiates the ordination ceremony?

• Archbishop Wilton Gregory

• Cardinal Timothy Dolan

• Bishop Martin John O'Connor

• Pope Francis

How many states are represented by the young priests?

• 20 states

• 25 states

• 30 states

• 35 states

What is the first act of the newly ordained priests?

• Conduct a mass

• Bestow blessings

• Sing a hymn

• Lead a prayer