Deacons reminded to keep Christ at the forefront of their ministry

October 21, 2023 at 5:35 p.m.
Deacon Victor Gomez of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Lakewood, and his wife, Maria, listen to the presentations during the annual convocation of deacons.
Deacon Victor Gomez of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Lakewood, and his wife, Maria, listen to the presentations during the annual convocation of deacons.


Some 129 deacons and 27 wives gathered for the annual Convocation of Deacons held Oct. 20-21 held in Princeton.

PHOTO GALLERY: 2023 Diaconate Convocation

With "The Commitment of Mind, Heart and Strength in Service to God's People" as the theme, the convocation featured keynote speaker Father Patrick Brady, vice rector of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Wynnewood, Pa.

Father Brady gave a three-part presentation on the topics of "Paul's Eucharistic Theology and the Commitment to Life in Christ;" "Unwavering Hope in Ministry," and "The Mercy of Ministry."

The convocation also included the celebration of Mass with Msgr. Thomas Mullelly, episcopal vicar for clergy and consecrated life, as principal celebrant.

More to come on this story.


Msgr. Thomas Mullelly, diocesan episcopal vicar of clergy and consecrated life and director of seminarians, celebrates Mass during the annual convocation of deacons held Oct. 20-21 in Princeton. 

 



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Some 129 deacons and 27 wives gathered for the annual Convocation of Deacons held Oct. 20-21 held in Princeton.

PHOTO GALLERY: 2023 Diaconate Convocation

With "The Commitment of Mind, Heart and Strength in Service to God's People" as the theme, the convocation featured keynote speaker Father Patrick Brady, vice rector of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Wynnewood, Pa.

Father Brady gave a three-part presentation on the topics of "Paul's Eucharistic Theology and the Commitment to Life in Christ;" "Unwavering Hope in Ministry," and "The Mercy of Ministry."

The convocation also included the celebration of Mass with Msgr. Thomas Mullelly, episcopal vicar for clergy and consecrated life, as principal celebrant.

More to come on this story.


Msgr. Thomas Mullelly, diocesan episcopal vicar of clergy and consecrated life and director of seminarians, celebrates Mass during the annual convocation of deacons held Oct. 20-21 in Princeton. 

 


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