Ordained: 2017; Peoria, IL
Family: Wife - Brenda; son - Michael; son - Justin who is married to Torii; two grandsons and one granddaughter; five siblings, I am the oldest of six
Profession: Military, then served as business manager of a Catholic community of four parishes, K-8 school and two cemeteries
Home parish: Holy Family Parish, Lincoln, IL
Assigned parish: St. Bernadette Catholic Church, Fuquay-Varina, NC
Hobbies: Reading, playing guitar, singing, and jogging
When did you first consider a vocation to the permanent diaconate?
In 2008
What is your favorite part of being a deacon?
I love the liturgy.
What would you say to someone considering the permanent diaconate?
Spend time in prayer, talk to deacons; if married, be sure to discuss with your wife and pray together as God leads you. It would also be good for your wife to talk with the wives of deacons.