The Rev. Ross Tortora Ordained to the Priesthood

The Reverend Rosario Francis (Ross) Tortora was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Grace Church Cathedral in Charleston. Father Ross, who was initially ordained to the vocational diaconate, spent many months of discernment about this call to the priesthood. In April, he received final confirmation from Bishop Ruth and the Standing Committee, approving his ordination to the priesthood. As a priest, Fr. Ross will be based at Grace Church Cathedral, but will upon occasion assist across the diocese to help meet any short-term needs of other congregations. View an album of photos from the ordination on the diocesan Facebook page at this link. View a video recording of the entire service on the Grace Church Cathedral YouTube page at this link.