Aug 27, 2022 | Formation
A year ago I read an amazing book at the recommendation of my beloved wife Christine. I was on my way to Franciscan University for a week-long retreat with 125 priests, deacons and seminarians. I listened to the audio book, Rescued: The Unexpected and Extraordinary... 
Mar 14, 2016 | Formation
Nearly 5 years after receiving the letter of acceptance as an Aspirant to the Diaconate Formation Program of the Diocese of Knoxville, I received my Call to Orders letter from Bishop Stika today. Yes, it’s now official and I can announce that I have been... 
Jan 10, 2016 | Formation
The End of an Era Today marks the conclusion of our classroom formation for the permanent diaconate. Next month and in March we will spend a weekend practicing the liturgical actions of serving as a deacon, but we’ve now concluded over four and a half years of...