Three new LA priests ready to ‘go to work’ after ordination Mass

Every class of newly ordained priests in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles has some kind of bond, formed through an experience that most couldn’t understand.

The 2026 class, the smallest class in years, clearly shares a special solidarity and joy in how close they have become.

“I always joke about it: If I met them outside, I would never be their friend because our personalities are very different,” said now-Father Shengda “Martin” Zhu. “Yet I think through our formations, we really bonded together by understanding where we are coming from, but also understanding where we are and to share the difficulties, but also share the joys together. So there is a genuine friendship.”

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