The Catholic Apostolic Church of Antioch

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Fr. Thomas David Siebert Consecrated Bishop of

The Diocese of the Southeast

On May 2, 2010, at the Gentle Shepherd Catholic Church of Antioch (Richmond, VA), Fr. Thomas Siebert was elevated to become the Bishop of the Diocese of the Southeast. Representatives of various Church of Antioch communities attended the joyous occasion. The reception after the consecration was held at the historic Belmont Manor. Pictures cannot capture the joy that people felt during and after this event, as the Gentle Shepherd community showed their legendary hospitality and generosity to visitors, family and friends.

The clergy group, from left: Seminarian Donald Knight, Fr. Tom Gallub, Fr. Carl Naylor, Mtr. Deirdre Brousseau, Bp. Michael Adams, Bp. Kera Hamilton, Presiding Bp. Mark Newman, Bp. Tom David Siebert, Presiding Bp. Emeritus Richard Gundrey, Bp. Patsy Grubbs, Deacon Dolly Ryan, Mtr. Joellen Werthman, Fr. Ted Feldman, and Seminarian Randy Tate in the front right corner.

Bishop Thomas David Siebert and Presiding Bishop Mark Newman

Fr. Tom Gallub delivers one of his rousing and humorous homilies..."whoda thunk?"

Bishop Elect Thomas Seibert, Presiding Bishop Mark Newman and Deacon Dolly Ryan sit during the homily

Seminarians Donald Knight and Randy Tate as Crucifers (light-bearers)

Bishop Kera Hamilton and Deacon Dolly Ryan

The food...ahh, the food! As only the cooks and generous hearts of Gentle Shepherd could provide!