Gulf Pine Catholic

Gulf Pine Catholic • August 20, 2021 9 Seminarian Jon Olivier called to candidacy for the Diocese of Biloxi Bishop Louis F. Kihneman called John Olivier to candidacy to the seminary for the Diocese of Biloxi on August 1 at St. Clare Church in Waveland. Top, Olivier kneels before Bishop Kihneman who offers a blessing. At right is Father Adam Urbaniak, Director of Vocations. Middle, Bishop Kihneman and members of Oilvier’s family. Olivier is pictured at top, third om left. Oliver, 60, is a native of Gulfport who grew up in New Orleans and went to De LA Salle High School. He graduated om Slidell High School. He’ll be starting the third year of a six-year formation process at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans. Bottom, St. Clare pastor Father Jacob Matthew Smith presents the bishop with a cross. Photos/Juliana Skelton