New deacon: Garry Boccarossa, Pine Bluff

Then, when the diaconate formation had the informational meeting, I felt as if God said “This is where you belong. ”

What ministries are you currently involved in? I worked with our community food pantry. My job in Hospice DME enables me…

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New deacon: Dan Grelle, Rogers

As I continued to encounter the people of the parish, I sensed God asking me to serve them in a different way, by becoming a deacon.

What ministries are you currently involved in ? I am currently discerning what particular ministry God…

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New deacon: Jason Pohlmeier, Fayetteville

… I always felt that the diaconate was not a question of "If?" and more a question of "When?"

What ministries are you currently involved in? Catholic school principal and Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree. My wife and I are certified teachers…

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New deacon: Rob Brothers, Rogers

What ministries are you currently involved in? St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, Mornings with Monsignor Men's Ministry, Eucharistic adoration, eucharistic minister, lector

Who have been the biggest influences in your diaconate formation? Deacon Ronnie Hoyt; late Deacon Clarence Leis, Bishop-elect Erik…

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New deacon: Brad Brown, Fort Smith

I went through the nine-month discernment period, prayed for guidance, applied and began five years of formation, where I found a true peace from God in my decision.

What ministries are you currently involved in? Communion to sick and shut-ins, St. …

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New deacon: George Gussy, Yellville

My calling was a gradual one, which I finally answered.

What ministries are you currently involved in? Lector, Eucharistic minister, acolyte

Who have been the biggest influences in your diaconate formation? My wife, my spiritual directors, my parish family, the diaconate formation team
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New deacon: Marc Rios, Little Rock

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Wife: Tracy

How did you hear your calling to become a deacon? In service to others, I felt God pulling me closer to him, so I let go of my life and gave it to him.

What ministries are…

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New deacon: Dr. Tom Cannon, Little Rock

Dr. Tom Cannon, 60 Christ the King, Little Rock Assigned to: Christ the King, Little Rock Employment: Ophthalmologist, ophthalmic pathologist  Wife: Kerena  How did you hear your calling? I felt an inner calling by God and a preceeding calling to strengthen my faith…

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