On Saturday 23 July the Cathedral witnessed an Ordination Mass infused with the culture of Eritrea – in music, singing and dance – and in celebration of the Ordination to the Priesthood of Fr Yemane Aradom. He was ordained by Bishop Marcus in the presence of a large congregation and concelebrating clergy, including priests from the Leeds Diocese, and from Oscott College , where Fr Yemane studied for the priesthood.