Eleven candidates to the order of permanent deacons will be ordained at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.

Michael A. Bowen, James P. Goetter, Allen B. Olson, Dale R. Paczkowski, Dennis J.
Petrie, Gregory D. Petro, Eric M. Sewell, Richard J. Stanula, Gary J. Stephani, Scott T. Wiese and David N. Young will become “Christ the Servant” for God’s people, exercising their ministry in “Word”, “Liturgy” and “Charity and Justice.”

May the Lord, the humble servant, bless them, their families, and their ministry, so they can collaborate in the building of the Kingdom of God.