Photos: Tucson pediatrician becomes a priest
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Dr. Marisa Werner, who works in the Tohono O'odham Nation hospital in Sells, was recently ordained a priest at Saint Michael the Archangel, a member church of the Ecumenical Catholic Communion.
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Deacon Marisa Werner, standing center, raises her hands in prayer along with members of her congregation of Saint Michael the Archangel Church, a member church of the ECC, the Ecumenical Catholic Communion, during her Ordination Mass in Tucson, AZ. on July 22, 2017.
Ordination
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
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Deacon Marisa Werner, accepts the vestments of a priest during her Ordination Mass. Surrounding her with vestments are Rev. Carrie Doehring, Bishop Francis Krebs and her brother Jim Werner. In the background are l-r: Rev. Delores Kropf, Pastor of St. Michaels the Archangel Ecumenical Catholic Church and Rev. Joan Crawford.
Ordination
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Deacon Marisa Werner, standing center, raises her hands in prayer along with members of her congregation of Saint Michael the Archangel Church, a member church of the ECC, the Ecumenical Catholic Communion, during her Ordination Mass in Tucson, AZ. on July 22, 2017.
Ordination
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Deacon Marisa Werner, lies prostate before the alter, surrounded by some members of the small congregation of Saint Michael the Archangel Church. At upper left is Bishop Francis Krebs, Presiding Bishop, Ecumenical Catholic Communion.
Ordination
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Deacon Marisa Werner, accepts the vestments of a priest during her Ordination Mass. Surrounding her with vestments are Rev. Carrie Doehring, Bishop Francis Krebs and her brother Jim Werner. In the background are l-r: Rev. Delores Kropf, Pastor of St. Michaels the Archangel Ecumenical Catholic Church and Rev. Joan Crawford.
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