Permanent Deacons of the diocese gathered on Oct. 11 for their annual Convocation at the Diocesan Pastoral Center (DPC). At the Convocation, Bishop Alberto Rojas celebrated a Mass with the deacons and after the homily, the deacons participated in a renewal of promises, the wives made a recommitment and were given a blessing, and widows were also provided a special blessing. The day provided a time for the deacons and their wives to gather in community and prayer. Deacons celebrating a milestone 10, 15, 20, 30, 35 and 50 year ordination anniversary were also honored by Bishop Rojas, who presented them with a recognition certificate. For a full list of these deacons celebrating a milestone ordination anniversary, please see below.
10 year anniversaries: Juan Navarro, Michael Shaffer, John Cruz, Ayed Khader, Alfonso Martinez, Mark Martinez, Joseph Moorman, Guadalupe Ramirez, and Armando Servin.
15 year anniversaries: Thomas Dewhirst and James Weber.
20 year anniversaries: Guillermo Torres, John DeGano, Hikyung Han, Carlos Morales, Nam Bui, Jose Ibarra, Patrick Necerato, and Stephen Serembe.
30 year anniversaries: Peter Solan and Anthony Brenes-Rios.
35 year anniversaries: Frederick Von Voight, Mark Hodnick, John Skora and Ernesto Vital.
50 year anniversary: William Shalhoub
We thank our deacons and their wives for their commitment and service to the faithful and to our local Church.