The Bishop expresses his sincere gratitude to the Reverend Joseph Lopez, who has served as Director of the Office of the Permanent Diaconate and as Spiritual Director of Journey to Damascus; to Deacon Dan Shuanessey, St. Philip the Apostle Church, who has served as Co-Director; and to Deacon Jesse Hinojosa, St. John the Baptist Church, who has served as Assistant Director. Their faithful service has strengthened the formation and ministry of the permanent deacons and the Journey to Damascus community.