New Deacons in Worcester – One is 35

27Jun/090

New Deacons in Worcester – One is 35

In the diocese of Worcester, MA last week, Bishop McManus ordained seven men as permanent deacons, including the youngest yet in the diocese, Colin M. J. Novick, who at age 35 is the youngest a man can be ordained a permanent deacon. At ordination, he had two daughters, ages 3 and 7.

At Mass at St. Paul Cathedral Bishop McManus ordained the seven husbands and fathers: John N. Barton, Michael T. Chase, William M. Griffin, Colin M. J. Novick, Paul F. Pizzarella, Court J. Shields and Anthony J. Xatse. The bishop offered special thanks to their wives and families.

Permanent deacons are clergy who are ordained to the ministry of service, not the ministerial priesthood, the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults says. They may baptize, proclaim the Gospel, preach, preside at funerals, assist at and bless marriages and assist the bishop or priest in the celebration of the Eucharist.

Congrats, Deacons! Read the whole article.

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