My story is not of an easy path, nor should I be looked at like a role model. I relate to Saints like Paul, Matthew and Augustine. My road to ordination was rocky, rough and took many turns to bring me here. 

My journey to the Permanent Diaconate began years ago without even realizing it, as later I learned I was being formed even before I was accepted into the diaconate formation.  I was raised Catholic and had been what some would call a cradle Catholic. When I was young, I attended church, what I considered by force because Mom said, “Get ready, let’s go.” 

Nos complace anunciar la transmisión en directo de la Misa Española de la Catedral todos los domingos a las 11 a.m. (CST) a través de la web en www.goccn.org La misa también se retransmite todos los martes a las 10 a.m. y 8 p.m., y los jueves a las 10:a.m. y a las 7  p.m. por cable de acceso público.

National Vocation Awareness Week (NVAW) is an annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promote vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to renew our prayers and support for those who are considering one of these particular vocations. 

The St. John Paul II High School Rotary Interact Club conducted a special Halloween project for the children at The ARK Assessment Center & Emergency Shelter.