Eight deacons were ordained for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis and received assignments, beginning Oct. 4. See photos from the September 25 ordination.
OFFICIAL
Archbishop John C. Nienstedt has made the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis:
Effective October 4, 2010:
Deacon James Bauhs; deacon, Guardian Angels Church, Chaska, and Archdiocesan Diaconate Office to assist with community events.
Deacon Kevin Downie; deacon, St. Pius V, Cannon Falls, and to Catholic Cemeteries Office, Bereavement Ministry outreach.
Deacon Lawrence Lawinger; deacon, Good Shepherd, Golden Valley, and to Maple Grove Hospital pastoral care.
Deacon Joseph Michalak Jr.; deacon; Holy Spirit, St. Paul.
Deacon Thomas Michaud Jr.; deacon, Immaculate Conception, Lonsdale and to coordinate area RCIA and Adult Education Ministry.
Deacon Michael Nevin; deacon, Mary, Queen of Peace, Rogers, and to Hennepin County Home School, Plymouth.
Deacon Ronald Smisek; deacon, St. Augustine and Holy Trinity, South Saint Paul, and to Presbyterian Homes, Arden Hills.
Deacon John Vomastek; deacon, St. Patrick, Inver Grove Heights, and Woodbury Health Center, Woodbury.
