Mauricio Carrasco prostrates himself before the altar during his diaconate ordination June 11 at St. Raphael Church in Springdale.
Assisting as deacons at the Mass were Juan Manjarrez (left) of Fort Smith and Alejandro Puello of Paragould, who were ordained transitional deacons in May.
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