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Solemn Vespers and Episcopal Ordination of Most Rev. Andrés C. Ligot, Auxiliary Bishop of San Jose
With praise and thanksgiving to almighty God, the Diocese of San José joyfully announces the episcopal ordination of Most Rev. Andres C. Ligot, JCD, DD, Titular Bishop of Croae and Auxiliary Bishop of San José.
Principal consecrator: Most Rev. Oscar Cantú, Bishop of San José
Co-consecrators: Most Rev. José H. Gomez; Most Rev. Oscar A. Solis
In the presence of: Christophe Cardinal Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States
Schedule of Liturgies
Solemn Vespers with Profession of Faith & Oath of Fidelity
Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. PT
Will be livestreamed at
Facebook: @DioceseSanJose
YouTube: Diocese of San José
Solemn Episcopal Ordination Mass
Monday, November 3, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. PT
Will be livestreamed at
Facebook: @DioceseSanJose
YouTube: Diocese of San José
These liturgies are ticket-only. Please do not come without a ticket. Your ticket will include location and arrival details.
Please note: clergy, religious, family, civic, and ecumenical leaders will receive separate instructions through their designated channels.
For ticket holders only: Parking information.
Livestream
Both liturgies will be livestreamed on the Diocese’s official channels.Follow and watch here:
- Facebook: @DioceseSanJose
- YouTube: Diocese of San José
Livestream post links will be added on this page closer to the dates.
Languages & Worship Aids
Worship Aids (PDF)
Printable tri-lingual (English/Español/Tiếng Việt) worship aids will be posted here one week before each liturgy:
- Vespers Worship Aid (PDF): Available ~October 26
- Ordination Worship Aid (PDF): Available ~October 27
What to Expect at the Ordination Mass
- Ticketed entry only. Please have your ticket ready at arrival.
- Photography: Guests may take personal photos from their seats only. No flash. No tripods or aisle blocking.
- Accessibility: Disability access is available. Please arrive early if you need assistance.
- Duration: Plan ~60–75 minutes for Vespers and about 2 hours for the Ordination Mass.
What happens at the Solemn Vespers?
Vespers is the Church’s Evening Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours. Together we sing psalms and the Magnificat, hear Scripture, offer intercessions, and receive a blessing. On the eve of an ordination, Solemn Vespers is a beautiful, quiet way for the whole community—family, friends, clergy, religious, and faithful—to pray with and for the bishop-elect.
What happens at the Ordination Mass?
The Ordination of a Bishop unfolds within Mass through ancient and moving moments, including: Presentation of the bishop-elect and reading of the Apostolic Mandate; Promise of the bishop-elect; Litany of the Saints (bishop-elect in prayer); Laying on of hands by the principal consecrator and bishops; Prayer of Ordination; Anointing of the new bishop’s head with sacred chrism; Investiture with ring, miter, and crosier (signs of pastoral office); Greeting of fraternal peace; and the new bishop taking his place in the assembly.
News & Resources
Press & Media
Credentialed media inquiries only. To request credentials (limited), email your organization, assignment, and hardware footprint to communications@dsj.org.
