FLORENCE, Italy – Jeffery Walton, a life-long member of St. Paul Flowood, was consecrated to the vocation of Clerical Oblate with the Institute of Christ the King at its international seminary in the Archdiocese of Florence, Italy, on July 3, 2023. Abbé Jeffery received his vestments for ministry as a sign of offering his life to God in service to the Catholic Church. Oblates serve as assistants to priests, with various functions in liturgical celebrations and charitable work within the Institute. Jeffery completed his formation at St. Frances de Sales Oratory in St. Louis, Missouri, and will receive his new assignment on Aug. 1. (Photo by Monica Walton)
