Ordination Update: 8 New Deacons for Jefferson City

Deacon Greg Kandra - published on 05/02/16

From the diocese’s Facebook page, describing the picture above:

Congratulations to 8 new permanent deacons, ordained for our diocese (L-R) Deacon Christopher Wickern, St. Patrick, Sedalia; Deacon Arvol Bartok, Sacred Heart, Sedalia; Deacon James Haaf, St. Francis Xavier, Taos; Deacon James Farnell, St. Brendan, Mexico (Bishop John R, Gaydos); Deacon Bruce Mobley, Immaculate Conception, Macon; Deacon Philip Ordonio, St. Joseph, Edina; Deacon Tyler McClay, Cathedral of St. Joseph, Jefferson City; Deacon Ric Telthorst, St. Peter, Jefferson City.

Congratulations and welcome! Ad multos annos!

You can find profiles of the new deacons here.

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