"Bruce Pagacz will be ordained to the diaconate in August by His Grace Bishop Nicholas Samra of the Melkite Eparchy of Newton at his parish Our Lady of Fatima Byzantine Catholic Church in San Francisco. Bruce�s hobbies and interests are visual arts, especially iconography and early Christian art. He holds a degree in art. Other interests include Classical music, especially early music, along with ballet, gardening and his friendly dog Katia. Bruce hopes his future ministry will be serving the Byzantine Catholic community."
From 'Catholic San Francisco' June 2005. Bruce was one of 15 permenent Deacons for the Archdiocese ordained in 2005.