ANGLICAN CYCLE: Quebec The Anglican Church of Canada, Province (Canada). Other men, married and single, serve as deacons for life; they are commonly called permanent deacons. The Churchs mission is to carry out the mission of Christ and this is done by different people using different gifts, but all working together to build up the Kingdom. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Northern Philippines, Philippines. The transitional deacons to be ordained Aug. 15 are: Deacon Valentine Nworahwas a student of religious studies at Siena Heights University, in Adrian, Mich., and of speech communication at Lone Star College in Houston, Texas. Archbishop Rozanski asked about the worthiness of the candidates. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. So this is what I expect to share with the people of God the gift of the priesthood that Christ has given me, said Father Nworah. I am grateful that Father Piotr has agreed to serve in this capacity because I know he loves being a pastor, Byrne said. On January 15, 1983, Bishop Joseph Maguire ordained 19 men as the first deacons to administer and serve the spiritual needs of the people throughout the Diocese of Springfield. Deacons visit hospitals, the jails and those who have lost loved ones, as well as teach religious education classes in doing whatever we can do to assist our priests, he said. Donald E. Coventry, Assisting Deacon; Masumbwe Parish, Tanzania; The Mission of St. Matthew, San Juan de Lurigancho, Lima, Peru; Birthday of The Rev. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Ruwenzori The Church of the Province of Uganda. EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD 2019 THE RIGHT REVEREND DANIEL H. MARTINS BISHOP 821 South Second Street Springfield, Illinois 62704 . He has a desire to give as many years as he can (to the priesthood).. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Owo The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Province (Ondo). In 2002, Bishop George J. Lucas implemented the first permanent deacon formation process in the history of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. The ministry has become an increasingly important one in dioceses where vocations to the priesthood have greatly declined as well controversial in terms of what deacons may do and that ordination to the ministry remains open only to men when it is believed deacons in the early Church were both men and women. Terms & Conditions of Use | He is completing priesthood studies at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, Mass. DIOCESAN CYCLE: Birthday of Brenda, wife of the Rt. This was followed by the laying on of hands, the most solemn part of the ceremony. DIOCESAN CYCLE: Birthday of Kaysha, wife of The Rev. current hardcopy directory is available for purchase on Vernon, IL and The Rev. He earned a bachelor of science degree in history from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Assisting Bishop Paul Lambert will bless the Holy Oils, which will be used in the administration of the Sacraments throughout the diocese for the year. ANGLICAN CYCLE: The Anglican Church of South America. Daniel H. Martins, 11th Bishop of Springfield, Chicago, IL, Wedding anniversary of The Rev. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Many needs for service are met by dedicated laymen and laywomen. Wives must give their consent before their husbands are ordained. Those with adjustments to their current pastoral assignment while remaining in their current role: Reverend Jacob Doty, in addition to his current assignment as Parochial Vicar at St. Mary Parish, Sioux Falls, to Sacramental Minister at Our Lady of Guadalupe, Sioux Falls. DIOCESAN CYCLE: Birthday of Michael, husband of The Rev. Tel: (217) 525-1876 Today is a great day of rejoicing for the city of Springfield, Archbishop Rozanski told the congregation. Married men seeking to enter the diaconate must have the full cooperation and encouragement from their spouses. DIOCESAN CYCLE: Church of the Redeemer, Cairo, The Rev. Some 60 percent of U.S. Catholic women are said to support the ordination of women to the diaconate. The ministry of charity includes the great and various charitable works of the Church. DIOCESAN CYCLE: Birthday of Sandy Moore, wife of The Rev. DIOCESAN CYCLE: St. Pauls Carlinville, Anniversary of the Consecration of church building, 1881. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. George W. Howard III, Vicar; Choma Mission, Tanzania; The Cathedral Church of Christ The Redeemer, Arequipa, Peru; Trinity, Mt. In Jesus name we give thanks and praise. He will be the parochial vicar at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish in Westfield. Vatican Council II explained that deacons serve the Church by being "dedicated to the People of God in the ministry of the liturgy, of the word, and of charity." CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS CORP., 65 ELLIOT ST., P.O. He also is completing his priesthood studies at St. Johns Seminary in Brighton. Father Goodreau grew up in Wilbraham where he graduated from Minnechaug Regional High School. Amen. We sometimes forget that the role of the Church is to be servant. DIOCESAN CYCLE: Eternal God, take from us pride and vanity, boasting and forwardness, and give us true courage that shows itself by gentleness. He earned an associates degree from Holyoke Community College and a bachelor of science degree in history from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. All rights reserved. For many years ordained ministers "ascended" from one office to another, culminating in ordination to the presbyterate, or priesthood. Now all of us are called to service and in this sense the deacon (also bishops and priests) do nothing unusual. Call the deacon what you would call him as a layman. Can you apply to the Diaconate if you have young children? Second, the deacon preaches the Word. Mary Christine Mollie Ward, Bloomington, IL. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). The formation of permanent deacons is funded entirely by the Annual Catholic Services Appeal. The ordinations were postponed from May 23 because of state health guidelines designed to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. He also preaches the Word by working in adult education, religious education programs, sacramental preparation, etc. Among the new priests will be 63-year-old David Beagles, who worked for several state agencies, including the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, and is a cathedral parishioner. The 36-year-old priest has a twin brother Pawel and is a native of Krakow, Poland, where he once worked as an assistant chef in a Sheraton Hotel restaurant after attending culinary school. DIOCESAN CYCLE: Birthday of the Rev. They have really been a source of encouragement and inspiration to our seminarians. Friday, February 24 St. Matthias, Apostle, ANGLICAN CYCLE: Pune The (united) Church of North India. A married candidate must also have the support of his wife in seeking ordination and wives are allowed to attend formation classes if interested in learning more about what ordination to the ministry involves. DIOCESAN CYCLE: Birthday of the Rev. The four-year program involves twice-weekly evening classes at the College of Our Lady of the Elms in Chicopee, and prepares candidates for ordination to assist priests in both liturgical as well as administrative duties and serve where assigned as deacons by the diocesan bishop. By Cathy Locher. [icon name=file-pdf-o class= unprefixed_class=]View Printable Official Statement, Priest Assignment Changes Effective July 1 2022, [icon name=file-pdf-o class= unprefixed_class=]. The mission once ordained is to go out into the parish and serve the people of God as a priest, but being able to celebrate the sacraments specifically the celebration of the Mass, to truly bring Christ to the people is an incredible gift not only for the people but for the priest, said Father David Darcy, the co-vocations director for the Springfield Diocese. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Osun The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Province (Ibadan). After his ordination, the deacon will be assigned to a parish or institution where he will perform the ministry assigned by the bishop. They can be married or unmarried, but cannot marry after they are ordained. DIOCESAN CYCLE: Birthday of The Rev. Paprocki ordained two men from Poland to the priesthood on May 2. Cyril and Methodius Seminary in Orchard Lake, Mich., where he completed his studies for ordination. DIOCESAN CYCLE: Birthday of The Rev. Reverend Timothy Smith from Pastor at Holy Cross Parish, Ipswich, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Leola, and St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Roscoe to Graduate Studies in Canon Law through St. Paul University, Ottawa. Archbishop Rozanski leaves for St. Louis next week but will remain the apostolic administrator of the diocese. At the end of the Mass, Fathers Christopher Malatesta and Robert Gentile presented Archbishop Rozanski with a gift from all of the priests of the diocese. P.O. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Riverina The Anglican Church of Australia, Province (New South Wales). Reverend Shaun Haggerty from Pastor at St. Lambert Parish, Sioux Falls to Pastor of St. John Paul II Parish, Harrisburg and Chaplain at Sanford USD Medical Center. clergy and institutions listed. The ministry of the word includes preaching, presiding at liturgies of the word, providing catechetical instruction, and being involved in the various teaching works of the Church. Sunday, January 15 Second Sunday after the Epiphany, ANGLICAN CYCLE: The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). Fridays ordination class from the Springfield Catholic Diocese contains men of diverse ages and backgrounds. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Peshawar The (united) Church of Pakistan, ANGLICAN CYCLE: Peterborough The Church of England, Province (Canterbury). This is in keeping with the ancient tradition of the Church, in which married men were ordained into ministry. Calik, who was ordained to the priesthood in 2013 by Bishop Emeritus Timothy McDonnell, called his appointment in the announcement a very humbling experience and compared it to parish work but in bigger area.. Gregory Tournoux, Springfield, IL. DIOCESAN CYCLE: Christ Church, Springfield, admitted to the Diocese, 1889. 413-732-3175 contact Mailing Address: P.O. They pray the Liturgy of the Hoursdaily, attend Mass on weekdays when possible, and celebrate the sacrament of penance regularly. It will include the following components: Spiritual Formation Pastoral Formation Academic Formation. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Otukpo The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Province (Abuja). Sunday, January 22 Third Sunday after the Epiphany, ANGLICAN CYCLE: The Church of North India (United), DIOCESAN CYCLE: St. Matthews, Bloomington, The Rev. About the Diocese Offices Careers Contact. BOX 1730 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-1730, Copyright 2020 Catholic Communications Corporation. Reverend David Krogman, granted his request to retire from his assignment as Chaplain, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Medical Center. Sean D. Ferrell, Rector; Kaliua Parish, Tanzania; The Mission of St. Mary, District of Ventanilla, Callao, Peru; St. Thomas, Salem, Anniversary of the Consecration of Church building, 1926. DIOCESAN CYCLE: Anniversary of the organization of the Diocese of Illinois at Peoria, 1835; Trinity Church, Jacksonville, Admitted to the Diocese of Illinois, 1835; Birthday of Patricia, wife of The Very Rev. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Recife Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil, Province (3). The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois has eight new priests, the largest class of newly- ordained priests since 1964. ANGLICAN CYCLE: the People The Anglican Church of Canada, Province (BC and Yukon). In a statement, Byrne praised Coughlin, who lives in Hampden with his wife Maureen, for so many years of great and generous service, and welcomed Picard as a really excellent deacon to replace him.. Springfield, IL 62702, 1997 - 2023 Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. Sunday, February 12 Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany, ANGLICAN CYCLE: The Episcopal Church in the Philippines, DIOCESAN CYCLE: St. Pauls, Carlinville, The Rev. Father Barone is from Chicopee and attended the former St. Patrick Elementary and Holyoke Catholic High schools and Our Lady of the Elms College. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Pittsburgh The Episcopal Church, Province (III (3)), ANGLICAN CYCLE: Polynesia The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia, Tikanga (Pasefika), Sunday, February 19 Last Sunday after the Epiphany, ANGLICAN CYCLE: Eglise Anglicane du Rwanda, DIOCESAN CYCLE: St. Johns, Centralia; Kahama Parish, Tanzania; The Mission of St. John the Evangelist, San Juan de Miraflores, Peru, ANGLICAN CYCLE: Popondota The Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea, ANGLICAN CYCLE: Portsmouth The Church of England, Province (Canterbury). Sunday, January 8 First Sunday after the Epiphany and The Baptism of Our Lord, ANGLICAN CYCLE: The Church of the Province of Myanmar (Burma). A program for wives of candidates will be offered as needed to assist the families of candidates adjust to the demands of formation and future ministry. Seth Brown. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Ruvuma The Anglican Church of Tanzania. We should always hope for and want better numbers.. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Phulbani The (united) Church of North India. It also offers details about institutions, Clerical Directory includes full biographical information and ministry history for each clergy member. He attended Providence College before entering St. Johns Seminary, in Brighton. Ordinations took place around the state, including the dramatic metropolitan cathedrals of Los Angeles and San Francisco . Its also the dioceses largest group of new priests in 5 1/2 decades. In the third place are his duties as deacon. Mark W. Ohlemeier, Priest-in-Charge, The Rev. DIOCESAN CYCLE: Everlasting God, you have ordained and constituted in a wonderful order the ministries of angels and mortals. The word deacon comes from the Greek word diakonia, which means to serve. It is grounded in one of the basic messages of the Gospel that says, unless you serve others, you cannot enter the Kingdom. As Christianity grew, it was necessary to appoint men as deacons to work alongside the apostles. Vatican Council II called for the restoration of the diaconate as a permanent ministry in the Church. Maurice C. Lee, Stone Mountain, GA. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Ruperts Land The Anglican Church of Canada, Province (Ruperts Land), ANGLICAN CYCLE: Rutana The Anglican Church of Burundi. Mark Klamer, Clayton, MO. The Second Vatican Council restored the permanent diaconate to an active ministry as an option for bishops with a need for this vocation that is regarded as one of ordained service to them. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, Anne-Gerard Flynn | Special to The Republican, Vicar general of Springfield diocese wont accept reappointment, says he was unfairly portrayed in Weldon report, Springfield Diocese installs Bishop William Byrne with ancient ritual tailored to follow pandemic rules, Springfield Diocese hires neutral agency to gather input from sex abuse victims to improve accountability, prevention. The Diaconate provides new demands and opportunities for service to the People of God. PDF Download Version: Diocesan Cycle of Prayer Jan-Mar 2023 final (1), ANGLICAN CYCLE: La Iglesia Anglicana de Mexico. SPRINGFIELD - The Reverend William D. Byrne was ordained as the 10th Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield, with Cardinal Sean O'Malley, Archbishop of Boston, as the principal. Since he is ordained as a public servant of the Church, the deacon's charitable works are in many ways his special charism. The ordained ministries are those of Bishop, Priest and Deacon. The ministry of Deacon is found in the New Testament. Cyril and Methodius Seminary there and then at SS. No, at the present time. Paprocki has made vocations an important part of his ministry, Alford said. "In the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, particular law does not require express permission for a deacon to exercise this faculty of preaching. He is currently at St Johns Seminary in Brighton, Mass. Cant find what you are looking for? DIOCESAN CYCLE: St. Johns, Albion, The Very Rev. They are granted absolutely, but are to be exercised under the direction of the pastor of the parish to which he is assigned (if he is assigned to a parish); otherwise, they are to be exercised under the direction of the rector of the church in which the deacon's ministry occurs. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Renk The Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan, Province (Upper Nile). ANGLICAN CYCLE: The Anglican Church of Southern Africa. Picard called his appointment a great opportunity to get to know God and get to know the diocese a little better. He and his wife Sandra have been married 47 years and are members of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Agawam. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Pretoria The Anglican Church of Southern Africa. The most current print edition is available for purchase on churchpublishing.org . ANGLICAN CYCLE: Rockhampton The Anglican Church of Australia, Province (Queensland). Following the homily, the ordination rite began with the calling of the candidates. Mark W. Ohlemeier, Priest-in-Charge; Kanindo Mission, Burundian Refugee Settlement, Tanzania; The Mission of St. Mary Magdalene, Juliaca, Peru, ANGLICAN CYCLE: Rio de Janeiro Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil, Province (2). It should be clearly understood that both ordination to the diaconate and marriage are sacraments. Deacon Michael Goodreau grew up in Wilbraham where he graduated from Minnechaug Regional High School. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Rumonge The Anglican Church of Burundi. DIOCESAN CYCLE: Birthday of Sharon, wife of The Rev. DIOCESAN CYCLE: Lord, help us and your whole church to walk as children of the light. Reverend Andrew Thuringer from Chaplain at OGorman High School, Sacramental Minister at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, and Discernment Assistant for the Diocesan Vocations Office to Parochial Administrator at St. George Parish, Hartford and St. Ann Parish, Humboldt. Ministry to the physically, mentally and emotionally handicapped, And many other important ministries already existing such as inner-city ministries and other Church-related offices and agencies. - Ordained Auxiliary Bishop of Springfield (May 31, 1990) - Named administrator of the diocese (July 8, 1994) - Named bishop of Springfield (March . Few deacons work full-time in ministry. This pagelladoes not grant that delegation in a general way. People should be at ease with the deacon. CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS CORP., 65 ELLIOT ST., P.O. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Northwestern Pennsylvania The Episcopal Church, Province (III (3)). Deacons are no different in this regard: they are assigned by the bishop to ministries for which the bishop perceives a great need, and for which the deacon may have special gifts or talents. DIOCESAN CYCLE: Almighty God, make us gentle and courteous in word and deed. Fridays invitation-only ceremony at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception comes as Springfield Bishop Thomas John Paprocki prepares to mark the 10th anniversary of his installation on Monday. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Central Philippines Philippines. DIOCESAN CYCLE: Birthday of Carol, wife of The Rev. The deacon is required to pursue structured continuing formation opportunities. Pope Paul VI stated that the Deacons role is to be a facilitator of the lay apostolate. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, Anne-Gerard Flynn | Special to The Republican, Springfield Bishop truly sorry for Catholic churchs failure to protect children, calls for prayer and action during Child Abuse Prevention Month, Westfield pastor named director of pro-life activities for Springfield diocese. 765, presbyters and deacons possess the faculty of preaching everywhere; this faculty is to be exercised with at least the presumed consent of the rector of the church, unless the competent authority has restricted or taken away the faculty or particular law requires express permission. Father Nworah grew up in Nigeria. Those who will be serving in new pastoral and specialized/chaplaincy ministry assignments: Reverend Timothy Cone from Parochial Vicar of St. Mary and Sacred Heart Parishes and St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center, Aberdeen to Parochial Administrator of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Leola, Holy Cross Parish, Ipswich, and St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Roscoe. His formation focuses on immediate preparation to become a deacon. DIOCESAN CYCLE: Ordination to the G. Timothy Leighton, Bloomington; Birthday of The Rev. 22-C 10. To be the minister of exposition and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament; To be of help to the pastor and the priests of the parish in their assigned duties. Currently, there are 70 active deacons serving in our diocese. DIOCESAN CYCLE: We have seen His star in the East and have come to worship him. Monsignor Christopher Connelly, rector of St. Michaels Cathedral, said he would not seek reappointment. The new priests ordained in the Rite of Ordination are Fathers Valentine Nworah, Matthew Barone, Michael Goodreau, Sinh Hong Trinh, and Stanislaus Achu. That order today is being adapted to meet the contemporary needs of the Church. Just as it has impacted virtually every aspect of our lives inrecentmonths, the COVID-19 crisis has now forced us to move the ordination to August 15, said Springfield Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski. Bestow upon us the vision and wisdom to see, ears to hear, and lips to express love for one another as a new year begins. In a year when some California lawmakers attacked the core forgiveness ministry of Catholic priests, 44 men were ordained to the sacred priesthood for California, accepting God's call to serve his people. Coughlin, who was ordained a deacon in 2001 and served at St. Michaels Cathedral, said in a 2017 interview that he helped facilitate the ordination of about 11 deacons every 24 months in recent years, and that many give between 12 to 15 hours or more of weekly service. The print editions contain more biographical information than what we can make available on ECDPlus.org. He is an ordinary minister of the Eucharist. Springfield, Illinois 62704 A deacon is an ordained minister of the Church; he is a person of faith called to serve God and people as an official representative of the servant Church. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Pyay The Church of the Province of Myanmar. Whether ordained or non-ordained, all ministries work together to make the Church a fuller sign of Christs presence. Beagles, Alford said, is proof that the call of the priesthood is still open. He works with the aged and poor, the sick and suffering, the imprisoned and the burdened, the lowly and the needy, the elderly and all in special need of Christ's presence. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Orlu The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Province (The Epiphany Owerri). DIOCESAN CYCLE: Birthday of The Rev. In other words, it is not only WHAT a deacon does, but WHO a deacon is, that is important. Younger men, Alford noted, might relate better to millennials in the pews. WHEREAS, The Rev. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Patna The (united) Church of North India. "It's a wonderful day for the diocese as we add three new priests to help serve our people. ALBANY, New York (LifeSiteNews) A diocese in the United States has halted the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM) in parishes following clarifications to the Pope's restrictions . DIOCESAN CYCLE: Birthday of Rikke, wife of the Rev. A report issued at that time had been critical of Connelly in its investigation into how the diocese had handled sexual abuse allegations against the late Bishop Christopher Weldon. Robert Dale Harmon 06-19-71 Ordination The Rev. administrator@episcopalspringfield.org, Diocesan Cycle of Prayer Jan-Mar 2023 final (1), Michigan church to convert former youth center into home for newly arriving refugees, Faith leaders urge Biden to sign executive order for reparations study by Juneteenth, Michigan Episcopal leaders rally support for common-sense gun legislation as hearings begin, Memphis church celebrates century of Lenten preaching and waffles in festive annual ministries. DIOCESAN CYCLE: Abba Father, may your continual blessings guide the laity, priests and bishops in the Diocese of Springfield. ANGLICAN CYCLE: So Paulo Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil, Province (2). ANGLICAN CYCLE: East Ruwenzori The Church of the Province of Uganda, Episcopal Diocese of Springfield The Class of 2027 began their formation journey Fall of 2022. to restore the fullness of orders as it was in the early Church (Acts 6:1-6; 1Timothy 3:8-13; Philippians 1:1) not as an archeological antique but as a rediscovered treasury of grace; To strengthen, with the help of the Sacrament of Orders, people who were already doing diaconal ministry; To confirm their ministry by making it more official and recognizable; To witness to the Churchs concern for the needy by making that ministry of service more official and visible. Thank you for taking the time to contact the Office for the Diaconate! In addition, families with young children at home may require more in-depth discernment and review by both the applicant and the Board. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Oru The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Province (Owerri). To promote the continued ministry by requiring of Deacons a permanent commitment. Remember the deacon is the visible and official reminder of what we all are called to do: serve. (Lumen gentium, 29). DIOCESAN CYCLE: May God be merciful to us and bless us. Brian Alford, pastor of St. Jude Church in Rochester and director of vocations for the diocese. Most often, this will be within a parish setting, just as most priests serve in a parish. DIOCESAN CYCLE: Almighty God, we ask for power, but even more for grace. DIOCESAN CYCLE: Save us and help us, we beseech thee O Lord. Cynthia A. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Church of the Province of South East Asia. We cant consecrate the Eucharist; we cant anoint the sick and we cant absolve your sins, said Coughlin who called being a deacon rewarding and wonderful in its service to others. Timothy A. Goodman, Johnston City, IL. DIOCESAN CYCLE: Lord Jesus Christ, teach us to walk in your way more trustfully. SPRINGFIELD Deacon David Picard, a retired Agawam business owner, has been named director of the Springfield Dioceses Office of the Diaconate by the Most Rev. Its sort of all the stars aligning, said the Rev. T. Larison Phillips, Champaign, IL. DIOCESAN CYCLE: Wedding anniversary of The Rev. Timothy Jerome Hallett 05-01-76 Chicago Springfield Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski was the principal celebrant for the special 11 a.m. Mass, called the Rite of Ordination, in which he ordained Deacons Paul Norman, Dennis Skowera, and John Duy Le to the priesthood. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. This is a special period of discernment for him and an opportunity to learn more, with other aspirants, about the vocation to be an ordained deacon. Dr. Arnold R Hoffman, Sebring, FL. Springfield, Illinois 62702-4757 Phone: 217-698-8500 E-mail: webmaster@dio.org About the Diaconate The Formation and Ministry of Permanent DeaconsExpand The Permanent Diaconate in the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois A deacon serves the Church in the name of Jesus Christ as an ordained minister. Others, like Michael Meinhart and Dominic Vahling, both of Teutopolis, entered formation after graduating from high school, Alford said. Archbishop-designate Mitchell T. Rozanski stands with the five new priests of the Diocese of Springfield after the ordination Mass, Saturday, Aug. 15: from left to right, Father Stanislaus Achu, Father Michael Goodreau, Father Sinh Hong Trinh, Father Valentine Nworah, and Father Matthew Barone. with contact information and listings of active clergy. Even his job takes priority over his ministry because this is the means of his livelihood. Father Achu also grew up in Nigeria. The Permanent Diaconate in the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois Christine C. Hopkins, Assisting Deacon; Kalemela Parish, Urambo, Tanzania; The Mission of St. Luke, District of Cerro Colorado, Arequipa, Peru, ANGLICAN CYCLE: QuAppelle The Anglican Church of Canada, Province (Ruperts Land). ANGLICAN CYCLE: Panrieng The Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan, Province (Upper Nile). (iObserve photo/courtesy of Mary Jeanne Tash). Over the past decade, the diocese has averaged about three men every ordination class, so eight this year is a huge jump.

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