I wish to introduce you to Tom Carr, a member of our parish who has actively begun the application process to be admitted into the permanent diaconate program here in the Diocese of Grand Island. The permanent diaconate program is a four year period of formation culminating in ordination for the clerical state. Tom will begin to "get a taste" of parish ministry both here at St. Patrick's and St. Joseph's. From time to time, you will see him assisting me as an acolyte at liturgy. We pray for his acceptance into this process in March and hopefully one day serve as a deacon parish ministry.
- Fr. Mike