The ordination of Fr. Joseph Doan Thanh Tam was a significant moment for the Jesuits in Thailand. It represented the profound love of God that flowed through the Society of Jesus, especially in Thailand. The ordination took place on June 8, 2024, at the Church of the Holy Spirit, Seven Fountains, Chiang Mai. It was a celebration of divine grace, unwavering commitment, and the Jesuits’ mission to serve humanity.
The ordination ceremony, presided over by the Most Reverend Francis Xavier Vira Arpondratana of the Chiang Mai Diocese, was a profound and solemn occasion. The Church of the Holy Spirit of Seven Fountains was filled with reverence as Fr. Tam knelt before the bishop, dedicating his life to the service of God and the Church. The laying of hands and the anointing with sacred oils symbolized the descent of the Holy Spirit, bestowing upon Fr. Tam the indelible mark of the priesthood.
