Priest ordination

Los Angeles Archbishop Jose Gomez participates in the laying on of hands over Andrew Chung as he invokes the Holy Spirit upon the new priest during an ordination ceremony.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

L.A. Archbishop Jose Gomez says a prayer over new Roman Catholic priests John Palmer, kneeling left, Christopher Felix, Andrew Chung and Juan Ochoa during their ordination ceremony.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Father Christopher Felix, who grew up in tough neighborhoods in the San Fernando Valley, receives his new vestments after becoming a priest.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

L.A. Archbishop Jose Gomez blesses the altar as new priests Fathers Juan Ochoa, left, Andrew Chung, Christopher Felix and John Palmer look on.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

The newly anointed priests give their first priestly blessings to bishops during the ordination ceremony at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.   (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

During their ordination into the priesthood, Juan Ochoa, left, clockwise, John Palmer, Andrew Chung and Christopher Felix prostrate themselves before the altar.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Roman Catholic bishops welcome Fathers John Palmer, second from left, Christopher Felix, Andrew Chung and Juan Ochoa to the priesthood. Priests must attend seminary school for five to seven years.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Father Christopher Felix goes to hug his brother at the end of his ordination ceremony at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles. Felix will go on to serve in San Gabriel.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)