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The Byzantine Catholic metropolitan Archeparchy of Pittsburgh began its second four-year diaconate program on June 15, 2003. Six candidates have been accepted for the program:
RICHARD CIGANKO from St Mary Parish, Homer City, PA; LUCAS CRAWFORD from Holy Trinity Parish, Sykesville, PA; TIMOTHY CORBETT from Holy Ghost Parish, Charleroi, PA; ANTHONY JESKO from Infant Jesus of Prague Parish, Boardman, OH; THOMAS SCHURKO from St. Nicholas Parish, Youngstown, OH; and ANDREW VERES from St. John Chrysostom Parish, Houston, TX.
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Congratulations to the six candidates. May they all feel the support of the Churches represented on the Forum as they begin their program of preparation. May they grow in wisdom and grace as Jesus did during the preparation for His work.
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Through the intercession of St. Stephen, may they be granted the Grace to complete their God inspired training.
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Glory to Jesus Christ!
Congratulations to the candidates. If the program proceeds as before, they will very soon realize what the word "formation" means.
Have there been any announcements on candidates attending this program from Parma or Van Nuys?
Any list of those gentlemen?
They will be in my prayers.
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I dunno who all came from Parma, but one of 'em was JEFF MARTIN from our parish in Columbus.
Delighted to hear that Rich Ciganko is in the group. Our families got into all sorts of wonderful mischief together when they lived in Ohio. Definitely one of the Good Guys!
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Originally posted by Sharon Mech:
I dunno who all came from Parma, but one of 'em was JEFF MARTIN from our parish in Columbus. From the Eparchy of Parma: WILLIAM V. FREDRICK from St. Joseph Church, Brecksville, OH PAUL A. LATCHA from St. Basil the Great Church, Sterling Heights, MI JEFFREY W. MARTIN from St. John Chrysostom Church, Columbus, OH DANIEL E. SURNIAK from St. Mary Magdalene Church, Fairview Park, OH NICHOLAS A. SZILAGYE from St Luke Church, Kansas City, MO JOSEPH E. THUR from St. Andrew Church, Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH. - - - It was a pleasure getting to know the new class of Parmasians. Your parish in Columbus should be proud to be represented by Mr. Jeffrey Martin. Cantor Joe Thur
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Dear Friends, I can't say that I'm not jealous of these people because I am! I wish I were in their number, but I can't be. But I'll pray for them anyway!  Alex
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Hooray and Mnohaja Lita for all the candidates.
Dr. Szilagye is from our neck of the woods (he's an M.D.)
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Glory to Jesus Christ!
Congratulations to the deacon candidates from Parma and from Pittsburgh! May their process of formation be prayerful and fruitful.
Excuse me if I sound a little like Abraham asking for still more, but would someone please post the list of deacon candidates from Van Nuys?
Thank you,
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Congratulations indeed! I have met some of these, and with the present ordinands to the diaconate from the 1st class (whom I know better), I have such respect for these men, and the generous spirit they have shown. I am so grateful for their willingness to serve the Church.
I have such optimism about the contribution that they will make to the Liturgy, the worship, & the ministry. I pray that it will be nothing short of a great grace for all of us. I am certain, that the restoration of the diaconate in the Archeparchy, will be a most important sign of hope and progress.
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Fr Deacon El:
Here's the list of men in diaconal formation from the Eparchy of Van Nuys:
Mr. John F. Bradley, St. Anne, San Luis Obispo, CA
Mr. Marc Brown, Annunciation Parish, Anaheim, CA
Mr. James V. Danovich, St. Stephen Pro-Cathedral, Phoenix, AZ
Mr. Brian Escobedo, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Albuquerque, NM
Brother John Gray, BBSF, St. Francis Monastery, Redlands, CA
Mr. Michael J. Hanafin, Jr., St. Stephen Pro-Cathedral, Phoenix, AZ
Mr. Michael J. Mandelas, St. John Chrysostom, Seattle, WA
Mr. Michael V. Mina, Cathedral of St. Mary, Sherman Oaks, CA
Mr. Michael Sullivan, St. Thomas the Apostle, Gilbert, AZ
Monk Moses Wright, Holy Resurrection Monastery, Newberry Springs, CA
(Fr Deacon) John Montalvo
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I am very sad to say that I have mixed feelings about this.
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Originally posted by DavidB, the Byzantine Catholic:
I am very sad to say that I have mixed feelings about this. Huh ????? Am I missing something here ?
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Dear Anhelyna, As we can see by David's avatar, the image constantly looks heavenward. So perhaps he's "mixed . . .up?" Alex
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Originally posted by DavidB, the Byzantine Catholic:
I am very sad to say that I have mixed feelings about this. I must apologize for this comment. These fine gentlemen that were accepted into the Diaconate Program as the Class of 2007 have nothing to do with my "issues" on this. I offer them my best wishes and pray for them. My "mixed feelings" come from something that is private, some here know it most don't. It was childish and uncharitable for me to comment as I did. I ask for everyones forgiveness, especially the gentlemen in the class. david
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