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A bumper crop: 17 ordained deacon

The diocese is blessed with 17 new deacons who were ordained June 20 at St. Paul Parish in Pensacola by Bishop John H. Ricard, SSJ, center front. The deacons are standing with priests and deacons who have been involved with the diaconate formation program.

PEGGY DEKEYSER | FC
PENSACOLA | The diocese is blessed with 17 new deacons who were ordained June 20 at St. Paul Parish in Pensacola by Bishop John H. Ricard, SSJ, center front. The deacons are standing with priests and deacons who have been involved with the diaconate formation program. Read the complete story here.

Two Michael Nixons, two deacons, one faith

Bishop John H. Ricard, SSJ ordains Michael Patrick Nixon, 56, a deacon.

TALLAHASSEE | The Nixon family of Blessed Sacrament Parish here already had two Michaels, father and son. Now both of them are deacons and both go by Deacon Michael Nixon. But instead of dwelling on confusion caused by the same names and titles, the Nixons celebrate their unique and phenomenal family distinction with humor – and a lot of prayer. MORE...<

Six deacons awarded Diocesan Medal of Honor

The deacons are recognized by Bishop Ricard for their service to the diocese.

Final Deanery Gathering draws crowd to JPII

Some 300 faithful from places such as Tallahassee, Madison, Quincy, Perry and points in between gathered at the high school to, pray, play and picnic.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish closes

St. Joseph Parish in Port St. Joe will absorb the parishioners and their parish culture.

Retiring director reflects on work in deacon formation

Deacon Gerard Williamson is retiring from the position he has served in since 2001.

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