Four transitional deacons and one new permanent deacon were ordained by Bishop Daniel R. Jenky last Sunday.
From the Diocese of Peoria Facebook page: pictured here with Bishop Jenky after the Mass for the Ordination of Deacons at Holy Trinity Church in Bloomington are, from left, Msgr. James Kruse, vicar general; Deacon James Brewer; Deacon Matthew Hoelscher; Msgr. Brian Brownsey, director of priestly vocations; Deacon Kyle Lucas; Deacon Corey Krengiel; Deacon Chase Hilgenbrinck; and Msgr. Timothy Nolan, episcopal vicar for the permanent diaconate.
Congratulations and welcome, brothers! Ad multos annos!
And today we celebrate...