From youth ministry to the priesthood: Meet Deacon Richard M. Malebranche
Youth ministry always has resonated with Deacon Richard M. Malebranche. “I’d have to say it absolutely played a role in my vocation story,” he said.
Youth ministry always has resonated with Deacon Richard M. Malebranche. “I’d have to say it absolutely played a role in my vocation story,” he said.
As a young adult, Deacon Raymond E. Goins, 34, wandered from the faith. A career in the military jump-started not only his faith but also
Deacon John M. Meyerhofer’s journey to the priesthood was gradual but steady. “I found that, rather than too many singular moments in my life, God
As long as he can remember, Deacon Christian N. Njodzela, 28, has felt a desire for the priesthood. The youngest of eight growing up in
Deacon Andrew T. Lewandowski, 56, said his decades-long journey to the priesthood is “not the norm.” “I don’t think God calls most people to the
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge ordained two men to the priesthood at Holy Trinity Church in Gainesville June 1: Father Sean Nypaver and Father James R.
When Deacon James R. Joseph first considered entering the Catholic Church, “I knew it was going to be a big jump,” he said. But with
Hundreds filled the pews and side aisles at Holy Trinity Church in Gainesville to witness the ordination of eight deacons to the priesthood by
Nine deacons will be ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge at the Holy Trinity Church in Gainesville June 3.
Father Elder A. Maldonado was the first of nine Arlington diocese deacons ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge. Due to a delay
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