During his Mass of ordination to the priesthood, Deacon Jacob McDaniel has a laugh as he responds to humorous words of Bishop Robert J. McClory, who delivers a homily referencing the Old Testament story of Jacob’s Ladder, on June 6 in Holy Angels Cathedral in Gary. Beginning July 1, Father McDaniel will serve as associate pastor of St. Michael the Archangel church in Schererville. (Northwest Indiana Catholic photo by Anthony D. Alonzo) 
Newly ordained Father Jacob McDaniel (left) distributes Holy Communion to his brother Nathan McDaniel (right) during Father McDaniel’s Mass of ordination on June 6 in Holy Angels Cathedral in Gary. The McDaniel family are parishioners at Queen of All Saints church in Michigan City. (Northwest Indiana Catholic photo by Anthony D. Alonzo) 
During his ordination to the priesthood, Deacon Jacob McDaniel lies prostrate during Mass on June 6 in Holy Angels Cathedral in Gary. Father McDaniel remained face down as the congregation prayed the Litany of the Saints, symbolizing his dependence on God and the invocations of the Church. (Northwest Indiana Catholic photo by Anthony D. Alonzo) 
Bishop Robert J. McClory (second from right) presents newly ordained Father Jacob McDaniel (third from left) during Mass on June 6 in Holy Angels Cathedral in Gary. Beginning July 1, Father McDaniel will serve as associate pastor of St. Michael the Archangel church in Schererville. (Northwest Indiana Catholic photo by Anthony D. Alonzo) 
Bishop Robert J. McClory (left) anoints the hands of Father Jacob McDaniel (right), ordaining him a priest during Mass on June 6 in Holy Angels Cathedral in Gary. The bishop used Sacred Chrism, a consecrated oil, blessing Father McDaniel’s hands as they are to serve God during Holy Mass. (Northwest Indiana Catholic photo by Anthony D. Alonzo)
Ordination of Fr. Jacob McDaniel
