Congratulations to the twelve newly ordained permanent deacons!

Congratulations to our twelve new permanent deacons, ordained on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 at St. Mary's Cathedral by Bishop William T. McGrattan.
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• Deacon John Arbeau from Ascension Parish, Calgary 
• Deacon Bruce Barnett from St. Martha’s Parish, Lethbridge
• Deacon Ferdinand Gayos from St. Albert the Great, Calgary
• Deacon Randy Gritter from St. Michael’s Parish, Calgary
• Deacon Thomas Ha from Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Calgary
• Deacon Brian Kinahan from St. Augustine’s, Taber
• Deacon Timothy Peter Lilienthal from All Saints Parish, Lethbridge
• Deacon James Arnold Manzara from All Saints Parish, Lethbridge
• Deacon Carlos Perez from St. Thomas More, Calgary
• Deacon Ricardo Rosero from Mary, Mother of the Redeemer, Calgary
• Deacon Andrew Ross from St. Joseph, Calgary
• Deacon Reynaldo Tadifa from St. Albert the Great, Calgary

​Please pray for our newly ordained deacons that he may be strengthened by the gift of God's grace to carry out faithfully the work of ministry, and that he may imitate our Lord who came not to be served but to serve. Amen.

A special acknowledgment is extended to the liturgical ministers, St. Mary's Cathedral, and diocesan staff for their dedicated work in organizing the ordination liturgy. We express our special appreciation to the Permanent Diaconate Ministerial Council, sponsors, and volunteers for organizing and arranging the reception.

Join us in rejoicing as we welcome new permanent deacons, ready and eager to serve Christ and His Church. We're delighted to invite you all to explore our extensive photo album from the Permanent Diaconate Ordination. 

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