Bishop Terry told the congregation to reflect on the love and guidance we receive from God in the sacraments during the Ordination to the Diaconate of Francis Sutcliffe.
The ordination took place during the 10.45 Mass at his home parish of St John of Beverley Church, Beverley, on Sunday March 17.
Francis, who is 71, is a former Anglican vicar and is married to Barbara. He will be ordained to the priesthood at the same church on Saturday May 11.