The Deacon's Bench
From The Catholic News Herald:
“Relying on the help of the Lord God and our Savior, Jesus Christ, we choose these, our brothers, for the order of the diaconate.” These words by Bishop Peter J. Jugis were met by thunderous applause from the congregation at the permanent diaconate ordination Mass at St. Mark Church May 31.
Sixteen men in white albs, most standing next to their wives, were called forward to stand before Bishop Jugis at the beginning of the Mass. During the ordination rite, each took a turn kneeling before Bishop Jugis to pledge their allegiance to him and the diocese in their ministry as deacons.
“Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, our brothers have now been chosen for ordination to the diaconate,” Bishop Jugis said. “They will now receive the gift of the Holy Spirit and the grace of the sacrament of holy orders to assist me and the priests in the ministry of the Word, in the ministry of the Altar and the ministry of Charity.”
Read more about the new deacons and see more pictures at The Catholic Herald website.
Congratulations, brothers, and welcome! Ad multos annos!
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