For us as Catholics, it is the Eucharist which lies at the heart of every celebration. The Mass is the place, above all others, where we encounter the Lord most intimately in the Sacrament of the Eucharist.
There’s something about working side-by-side that compels a man to open up. Recently ordained Deacon Adelmo Garcia has witnessed this time and again during two decades in the construction industry.
Archbishop Bernard Hebda will celebrate the institution of 18 deacon candidates as acolytes for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis on Sunday at the Church of St. Hubert in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
If you’ve ever wondered what the difference between a transitional or permanent deacon is — or weren’t even aware there is such a thing — you’re not alone. Here is an explainer on the diaconate, a crucial but oft-overlooked facet of the Catholic sacrament of Holy Orders.
Starting July 1, Deacon Eric Cooley will serve as the new associate program director for the Institute for Diaconate Formation.
This important step towards diaconate ordination will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 20 at All Saints in Lakeville.
“This group of new deacons brings a variety of backgrounds and life experience to our local Church,” said Deacon Joe Michalak, director of The Saint Paul Seminary Institute for Diaconate Formation.
John Utecht is a seminarian in formation for the priesthood. John’s father, Joe, was ordained a permanent deacon in December 2019.