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GW Ekroth is ordained a permanent deacon

By Patty Connealy –
  • GW and the other deacons were consecrated by the laying on of hands by the bishop, which comes down from the Apostles. (Photo by Kendrea Flynn)
    GW and the other deacons were consecrated by the laying on of hands by the bishop, which comes down from the Apostles. (Photo by Kendrea Flynn)
  • The deacon class is shown here with Bishop Muhich; Greg Sass, the director of the deacon formation program; and Fr. Mark McCormick, the director of vocations. (Photo by Kendrea Flynn)
    The deacon class is shown here with Bishop Muhich; Greg Sass, the director of the deacon formation program; and Fr. Mark McCormick, the director of vocations. (Photo by Kendrea Flynn)
  • Over 50 people from Gregory County showed up at the ordination to support GW and Kim.
    Over 50 people from Gregory County showed up at the ordination to support GW and Kim.
  • The wives, along with their parish priests, assist with vesting the new deacons. This shows their support for their husbands in their new roles.
    The wives, along with their parish priests, assist with vesting the new deacons. This shows their support for their husbands in their new roles.

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