Dear friends if you could include myself and my classmates being ordained to the Permanent Diaconate this Saturday in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse, in your prayers. 10:00AM All are welcome to celebrate the ordination of eleven permanent deacons in the Diocese of Syracuse! 2018 ordinands are: Mark J. Berube - Divine Mercy, Central Square Guillermo Castro - St. James, Johnson City Jeffrey Dean - St. Stephen, Phoenix Thomas Grigson - St. Joseph Camillus Scott L. Harris - Holy Family, Fairmount Brian Lauri - Sacred Heart, Cicero Anthony Miller - St. Vincent de Paul Blessed Sacrament, Vestal Terrence O’Loughlin - St. Anne, Mother of Mary, Mexico Michael Ruf - Christ the King, Liverpool David Schiltz - St. Matthew, East Syracuse William Wilson – St. Rose of Lima, N. Syracuse The Mass will be celebrated by Most Rev. Robert J. Cunningham, Bishop of Syracuse. Along with the 11 of us, there will be 3 Legionaries of Christ ordained to the Transitional Diaconate, among whom is my son, Patrick. Their class of 31 will be ordained to the priesthood next April in Rome. Safe in the Refuge of the Immaculate Heart!
Though the video is impressive and the refurbished Cathedral beautiful, it doesn't show the new pews that have been installed and the placement of the Tabernacle back on the original altar under the stained glass window of the Immaculate Conception. Safe Under Mary's Mantle.
So glad that this is the week Mario, what an incredible blessing for you and for your son. I will pray for each of you and also your classmates. What a beautiful Cathedral! I was just wondering about the Tabernacle. Thanks for adding that.
Will pray for you and all involved. Thanks for sharing that video and news, very encouraging to hear such stuff, it's good for the morale.
Reading the list of names gives me a tug on my heart. I taught in Syracuse many years ago. I know all of those towns and some of those parishes. I will keep you all in my prayers. God bless.
Mario congrats, you made it. Prayers for you and all those joining you in ordination. So happy for all of the candidates. Glory and praise to our Lord on high and honor to our heavenly mother Mary. May you all have a glorious day Saturday.
Congratulations Mario! The Angels in heaven are joyful for more warriors for Jesus. I'm very proud of you and all the other permanent Deacons completing their training. Your mission is to spread the word and deeds of Jesus. May you and all stay safe in the hearts of Jesus Christ and mother Mary.
"Heavenly Father, since the time of the Apostles you have inspired the Church to commission certain members to assist in a special way in the pastoral mission of Christ. Bless the deacons and all other ordained ministers that they may be humble and faith-inspired in their service. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. " Congratulations Mario to you and your son. May God watch over you both and guide you both always. Thank you for continuing to update us on both of your journey's to ordination.
Congratulations to you. Also to your son and all involved.A wonderful way to serve the Lord. May you save many souls.
Ma May God Bless you and all of your Brothers with His Spirit of Diakonos. All of you will be in our prayers and we wish you heart felt congratulations. Peace from your Brothers in the Youngstown, Ohio Diocese. Ed
Great news Mario. Every blessing to you and your families. I will remember you all in my prayers and ask you to pray for Ireland that this diabolical referendum will be defeated on 25th May.
What an extended weekend it has been! How immensely profound, yet simple! Ordained a permanent deacon of the Latin Rite with 10 of my brother candidates, plus three ordained as transitional deacons, including my son, Patrick. That was on Saturday. Then on Sunday to serve at the Masses in my parish with my pastor, Fr. Schultz, my son, Fr. Benjamin, and my son, Dc. Patrick. I was honored to preach at all the Masses and hold up Our Lady as the prime example of one who is always attentive and obedient to the promptings of the Holy Spirit. Finally, today, confession and my re-consecration to the Immaculate Heart! So humbling, yet so joyful!. God be praised! Safe Under Mary's Mantle!
